Whenever land changes hands in California, certain documents must be “recorded” with the county. Commonly recorded documents include deeds, liens, …
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Are you shopping for (or returning) gifts? Don’t assume that you can return items unconditionally. Look for a return policy …
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Summer break is over, kids are back in school, and some of them will misbehave. School officials stand in loco parentis (“in …
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Learn About It Here in the City of Trees, our urban forest occasionally gives rise to conflicts between neighbors and …
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In today’s economic climate, many senior homeowners are investigating a reverse mortgage as a way to produce additional income throughout …
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Meant to save time and money, the tentative ruling system can create an unpleasant surprise for self-represented litigants (aka “pro …
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Now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, what are the rules for growing and using it? The answers are …
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Preparing legal documents can be an intimidating task, and many California residents seek the assistance of an attorney when feeling …
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Learn About It Your home is often your largest asset, and something you want to ensure transfers according to your …
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Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, …
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