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On September 12, 2020, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 66th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs, and wow how different it will be. Just over 6 months ago graduation was held in person at South Texas College of Law and 105 paralegal credentials were conferred. For the 66th Commencement Ceremony attendees will be at home watching with their family and friends on the live stream, and presenters will have submitted contributions to the event several days pre
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Dealing with an indebted estate can make the probate process a bit more difficult to navigate on your own. Further, if you run into issues with creditors, you will most likely need to hire an attorney. Unfortunately, this will have a huge impact on probate costs and fees in California. To read the complete article, please click on the link How Does Debt Affect California Probate Costs and Fees?
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Supporting Those Affected by Oregon Wildfires On behalf of our entire firm Our hearts are with all our fellow Oregonians impacted by these unprecedented and devastating wildfires. While we generally do not handle fire loss cases, in the interest of helping the communities we know and love, we are posting a link to emergent resources. Read More.
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Probate comes with a plethora of fees, including hefty statutory attorneys' fees. However, in California, the court may also rule that estates pay "extraordinary" fees to attorneys. Learn what these fees are and how to avoid them. To read the complete article, please click on the link California Probate Fees for Attorneys’ Extraordinary Services This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
Wind farm (Source: Z22). By Michael Burger and Hillary Aidun. Last week the Sabin Center and the American Bar Association held an event on addressing landowner concerns in renewable energy siting. Wind and solar farms often spark siting battles between local residents who welcome renewable energy projects and their neighbors who are concerned about visual or other impacts.
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For those in the process of or considering getting divorced, one of the major questions you'll face is what assets you'll be entitled to. Between shared property, pension plans, and even debt, your portion may or may not be what you had in mind. To read the complete article, please click on the link Involved in a California Divorce? Here’s What You Should Know This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
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