Gayle M. Rich Legal Document Preparation

Have you thought about how your estate will be handled after your death? A Living Trust can make things much easier for your heirs to handle transfers of assets without Probate. A Living Trust can also be used for your Successor Trustee to access your assets for your benefit if you become incapacitated, without the need for a formal Conservatorship through the Court.

Did you know that I can handle a divorce or family law modification anywhere in the State of California? With the use of e-mail, scanning, faxing, phone, and of course good old "snail mail" we can take care of the entire matter without your ever having to take time off of work.

Have you thought about how your estate will be handled after your death? A Living Trust can make things much easier for your heirs to handle transfers of assets without Probate. A Living Trust can also be used for your Successor Trustee to access your assets for your benefit if you become incapacitated, without the need for a formal Conservatorship through the Court.

If you are planning to hire a paralegal, it is important to know his or her exact skill level. This ensures you assign the paralegal tasks that he or she can perform effectively and with minimal supervision.

Before hiring any support staff, make sure you understand the difference and distinctions between a legal secretary and paralegal. Paralegals, although not licensed like attorneys, are qualified to complete a substantial amount of legal work often delegated to attorneys and at a lower fee.

Unfortunately, it won’t always make sense to pay an attorney’s high hourly rates when you just need a second set of eyes on your legal documents. In many of these cases, you may benefit from working with an experienced paralegal instead.

It’s important to remember that eviction deadlines can approach much more swiftly than you may realize, making it difficult to submit your own filings to the court in time. When you need a little legal help on your side, we’re always here for you.

What’s the main difference between a paralegal and a legal secretary? Paralegals are able to generate revenue, because a lawyer can bill a client hourly for work performed by a paralegal. That’s not possible with legal secretaries, who provide support services for lawyers.

In the realm of law, the paralegal profession is fairly recent, having its beginnings in the 1960s during the push in the United States to improve access to legal services in the effort to combat poverty.

There is virtually no area of the law in which a highly trained paralegal can't be a valuable asset. Lessen your workload by hiring another member to the team, even if it's temporary, to give you the support you need when you need it most.

We recognize that legal terminology can feel a bit like a language all of its own when you don’t have significant legal experience. Working with a paralegal is a good way to ensure all your legal documents say precisely what you mean.

Did you know that a paralegal can help you prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings? He or she can also investigate facts in your cases to make sure all relevant information is considered.

While there are certainly times when only the most experienced attorney in their field will suffice, there will be other times when you may only require the services of a skilled paralegal. If you have documents in need of preparation, we may be able to help.

I'm excited to announce that I have moved to the Santa Clarita Valley! Visit my new website at http://www.santaclaritavalleyparalegal.com/ or contact me at my new phone number or email address. I look forward to continuing to serve my Inland Empire clients as well as welcoming new clients in my new location!