LEGAL INSIGHTS
Do-It-Yourself Lawyering Can Be Costly
Do-It-Yourself Lawyering Can Be Costly
In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” The need to get...
What Part of ‘One-Time’ Do You Not Understand?
What Part of ‘One-Time’ Do You Not Understand?
California normally requires a home or other real estate to be reappraised for property tax purposes when it is sold...
So Close, But Yet So Far
So Close, But Yet So Far
What happens if you sign an agreement, later decide it’s unfair and you want to back out, and a judge...
The Right To Evict Isn’t Cloudy
The Right To Evict Isn’t Cloudy
When a tenant violates the terms of their lease, it’s hardly surprising that their landlord will start eviction proceedings. But...
Looking Legal Isn’t The Same as Being Legal
Looking Legal Isn’t The Same as Being Legal
A clever attorney may try to paper over a dubious act with layers of legitimate-looking transactions. But if the court...
How California’s New Homestead Exemption May Affect You
How California’s New Homestead Exemption May Affect You
A number of new laws became effective on New Year’s Day, including a major change in the homeowner’s exemption for...