Camarillo Estate Law And Real Estate Law Blog
What are my obligations under the Good Neighbor Fence Law?
In California, landowners with plans on erecting a fence must take certain steps to properly notify their neighbors. Not only is this good etiquette, it is the law; according to the Good Neighbor Fence Law, you must notify your neighbor of your intentions prior to any...
Get to know the cornerstones of an estate plan
If you are delving into estate planning for the first time, you may be unfamiliar with the necessary legal documents. These estate planning tools protect your assets and preserve your wishes for the next generation. Get started on your estate planning journey with...
Avoiding probate a possibility in some instances
Making plans for what happens to your belongings and investments after your death is a step that some Californians do not want to contemplate. Thinking about death is not something people look forward to tackling. Protecting your family after death is what should spur...
Picking someone you trust to make medical decisions for you
Having the choice to decide what aspects of health are important to you and what types of medical treatments you are comfortable with to achieve your desired wellness goals is a personal right. Entrusting these types of critical decisions to someone else in emergency...
How do I avoid conflict over my new fence?
Some Camarillo homeowners want to build a new fence for their yards or to encompass areas on their property. While installing a fence does not seem like a complicated matter, there are still opportunities for neighbors or the government to have an issue with your new...
How can I avoid issues with my family and estate?
Family dynamics play a large role in estate planning. You need to ensure your family is on the same page when it comes to your California estate. If you do not, your estate may end up in probate for quite some time while your family argues over the details. That is...
Depression and creating an estate plan
Setting up an estate plan can be a huge relief for many people, and some are excited to take care of this important issue. However, others may have a hard time during the estate planning process due to emotional issues they are working through. In some instances,...
How do I start my estate plan?
Estate planning is one of those topics that people tend to avoid. They do not like thinking about their ultimate demise. However, it is also a topic that requires some thought and consideration now before it is too late. Having that initiative to start your California...
Handling neighbor issues in an HOA community
If you live in a community with a homeowner's association, you already know that this organization handles maintenance, bylaws and other rules and regulations of the neighborhood. An HOA may have jurisdiction over everything from what color you paint your front door...
4 things your HOA cannot do
Hardly a day goes by when there is not a homeowners association story in a newspaper somewhere in California. Even though some stories involve petty disputes, others are quite serious. While your HOA enjoys wide latitude to regulate the community, there seems to be a...
