by Newpoint Law | May 25, 2016 | Estate Planning
There is a part of human nature that makes it difficult to think about a day when we will no longer be able to conduct our own affairs. Whether this is due to an illness or injury that causes incapacity or our inevitable passing, there will come a... 
by Newpoint Law | Oct 5, 2015 | Estate Planning
In California, there are two formal probate procedures—one for estates valued at more than $150,000 (Regular Probate) and one for estates valued at $150,000 or less (Small Estate Probates). For further questions or concerns about estate planning, contact a... 
by Newpoint Law | Aug 27, 2015 | Estate Planning
When purchasing a home, married couples and domestic partners need to decide how they wish to hold title on their deeds. In 2001, the California legislature created a new form of title referred to as Community Property with Right of Survivorship. This form of... 
by Newpoint Law | Aug 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
A majority of people do not have sufficient assets to warrant the time and expense of filing a probate petition. For estates where there is no real property, assets are usually limited to funds in bank accounts, vehicles, and non-titled personal property, i.e., the... 
by Newpoint Law | Aug 17, 2015 | Estate Planning
There are two categories of powers of attorney: (1) durable power of attorney and (2) advance health care directive. Questions about this legal information? Contact a Roseville estate planning attorney. Durable Power of Attorney A “durable power of... by Newpoint Law | Aug 14, 2015 | Estate Planning
A married couple buys their first house, and perhaps over the years, bigger houses with all the trimmings suitable for raising a family. What is the significance of how they hold title on their grant deeds? The short answer is that there are estate planning and tax...