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PROS & CONS OF A TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED On January 1, 2016, Assembly Bill 139 (A.B. 139) went into effect in California, allowing Californians a new alternative to keep their homes out of probate. The revocable transfer on death deed, colloquially referred to as poor man’s trusts, is an inexpensive and quick way of effecting a transfer of real property to a named beneficiary (or beneficiaries) upon the death of the real property owner. As with any method of estate plannin...g, there are advantages or disadvantages that differ from person to person. According to a San Francisco Chronicle article, this deed is most useful for single people, as opposed to married couples who can avoid probate by simply owning their home under joint tenancy or community property. This means that if one spouse dies, the surviving spouse would fully inherit the other's share. Here are some pros and cons to using this type of deed. PROS: 1. Filing and recording the transfer on death deed is fast, simple, and very inexpensive (especially compared to the living trust and last will options). 2. Protects your property from probate court as long as the beneficiary does not predecease you. 3. Fully revocable during the real property owner’s life time. See section on revoking transfer on death deed. 4. You are still the full owner of your property, instead of adding your beneficiary as a joint tenant and making him/her an immediate legal owner. 5. No taxes to worry about. Adding a joint tenant is considered a gift by the IRS and thus requires the filing of a gift tax return, not to mention possible higher taxes in the future. 6. In terms of protecting real property, it is a good solution to avoid probate if the real property owner does not have the time or ability to create a living trust. CONS: 1. Your property will be subject to probate court if your beneficiary predeceases you and you do not have an alternate estate plan. 2. If you co-own property under joint tenancy, your joint tenant becomes the sole owner upon your death and has full control of the property despite your deed, unless your co-tenant has also filed the deed separately naming the same beneficiary or beneficiaries. 3. If the beneficiary is a minor upon the death of the property owner, a court-appointed custodian will be granted control and management of the property until the child reaches legal age, and only then will the child own the property outright. This process may incur legal and court fees. 4. Should the real property owner pass away, the named beneficiary will be held personally liable for all unsecured debts (mortgages and taxes) of the deceased property owner, up to the value of the property that passes to the named beneficiary. 5. The property may still be subject to Medi-Cal estate recovery if the property owner was a recipient of Medi-Cal benefits.

Sometimes even the happiest of couples need help coming up with an agreement. If you need help with drafting some kind of a settlement agreement, or with any of your legal paperwork.....WE CAN HELP!!!

Because we live in such a litigious world today, it can be pretty tricky when dealing with a client, a friend, or even a relative if there is an issue. Do you have the necessary contracts/agreements to protect yourself or your business in place? Don't leave yourself unprotected! If you are doing business with someone, or if money has been exchanged in some way, get it in writing! The biggest complaint I get from my clients is not that they were too cautious....it's more about what they wish they would have done.

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SPOUSAL ABUSE AND SUPPORT California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill 1522 to close a loophole in state law that required a victim of spousal abuse to pay support to her attacker after divorce, according to UT San Diego. The bill was inspired by Crystal Harris, a San Diego-area woman who was forced to pay her ex-husband spousal support during the pendency of his criminal trial. Victims of spousal abuse will no longer be ordered to pay spousal support to form...er husbands or wives who are convicted of violent crime against them. Judges in California already had the ability to deny spousal support in cases of felony offenses, but now it will be mandatory to deny support in cases where it would have been paid by the injured party. The bill garnered strong bi-partisan support from California Senators, and we are grateful to Harris for helping bring this loophole to their attention. FILED UNDER: CALIFORNIA DIVORCE NEWS

You've worked far too hard to let someone else make decisions regarding your assets for you! Get your estate plan started today! http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com//estate-planning-mi

Sometimes a written agreement provides stability because it sets guidelines and limits as to what is allowed and what isn't. We can help you come up with a comprehensive agreement that will allow both parents to successfully co-parent when they are divorced. http://health.usnews.com//5-tips-for-successful-co-parenti

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With over 17 years of experience in handling the most difficult of cases as Paralegals for big and small law offices, Legal Ease Document Assistance has a legal team of people that can handle a variety of legal matters with efficiency and superior knowledge. Whether it is with a family law matter, a lawsuit, or setting up a business enterprise, our goal is always to try to make your legal experience as smooth as possible, so you can move on with your life!! Call today!

Did you know that roughly 41% of 1st time marriages end in divorce? If you are amongst this 41% and are in need of some legal assistance with your paperwork, give us a call to see how we can be of assistance to you. We offer free 15 min consultations.

If you suffer an accident, or if there is an unforeseen event in your life that takes place, do you know that your children or your spouse will be taken care of? Are your assets protected? Save your family from probate. Call us today to get your estate plan started.

A few weeks ago I got a call from someone who told me she was being sued for $10,000 and that she didn't even know where to begin with all the paperwork that needed to be filled out. She was in a position of being in the "defensive", because she was being attacked and was doing nothing to try to get the ball back in her court. I told her to come on in to my office to see if there was anything we could do for her. I am proud to say that she called me today and told me that the... judge made a ruling in her favor!!! Instead of owing the $10,000, they paid her $5,000!!!! With a little assistance from Legal Ease, she was able to get back into a position of being in the offensive, instead of being in a position where she had to defend herself. If you have a legal problem, and you just don't know where to begin, come on in and let us see if there is something we can do to get you back on track! We understand the legal system at times may be a bit confusing and complicated. Our goal is to try to help make your legal experience as smooth as possible so you can move on with your life!

Need legal assistance with your legal documents, but can't afford an attorney? We may be able to help. Call us today to find out how.

Legal matters can often be emotionally tolling and extremely stressful. Legal Ease strives to make your legal experience as smooth as possible so you can move on with your life.

Excited about our first official meeting next Wednesday! For those of you who are a Spanish speaking business owner, or know of someone who is, come out and join us as we venture together in this new journey and learn how to build and grow our businesses with a Christian foundation!

A divorce or separation is always difficult. Even if you both agree to everything, a clear agreement is always advisable. At Legal Ease we can assist you with every step of your personal process. With years of experience in Family Law, we can assist you with preparing a clear and concise agreement that will protect all of you in the long run. Our prices are a fraction of the cost of that of an attorney, without having to sacrifice quality!