You and your family may be relaxing, waiting for one of your children to get back home. That may not be what happens. Instead, a police officer rings your doorbell. When you answer, you learn that your child has been picked up and accused of a crime. Children may not...
Month: October 2021
The pros and cons of a revocable living trust
Most people recognize that they need a will, a financial POA and a health care directive and proxy. But many people are not sure whether or not a revocable trust is a good idea given their situation. A revocable trust is created during the lifetime of the maker of the...
Can the police arrest you in the wrong manner?
If the police arrest you and the police charge you with a criminal offense, it is crucial you look at all defense options available to choose the most appropriate one. Sometimes that will be showing you did not do it. Other times it will be simpler to rely on...
3 ways an attorney helps during a real estate transaction
Buying or selling a piece of real estate will probably be one of the biggest financial transactions you ever complete. You may spend decades paying for your home and commit a significant percentage of your regular income toward the transaction. Still, you might only...
Changes are coming to some zoning laws
Lawmakers in California have spent years trying to deal with a housing shortage in the state that some experts put as high as 3.5 million units. Three efforts to revise certain zoning laws have failed in recent years, but a less aggressive bill was passed by the...