Camarillo Estate Law And Real Estate Law Blog
The importance of a good home inspection
For anyone interested in purchasing their first home, condominium or townhome, there will be a lot of things to learn about. When touring homes to find the one that feels good and fits a person's or a family's needs, it can be hard to know how to fully assess the...
Do you need a will to avoid probate in California?
Probate is a legal process that involves transferring a deceased person's assets to their remaining family members. The process can be confusing, costly, and time-consuming. As such, it is understandable that many people want to avoid probate if possible. There are...
Understanding your HOA
When you purchase a home, you consider many factors about the house and the neighborhood. You may focus on choosing an area in a good school district or a nice downtown area. However, the Homeowner Association may be an unforeseen issue. The HOA has power over what...
When is a living trust necessary
If you are setting up an estate plan in California, you may discuss the option of including a living trust. This is a legal arrangement that authorizes you to transfer many of your assets to someone else, known as a trustee. You can appoint some else to be your...
What are the risks of backing out of a home sale as a seller?
It is not uncommon for sellers to get cold feet during the last stages of a home sale transaction. This can happen for a number of reasons, including seller’s remorse, low appraisal, lifestyle change and lack of an adequate replacement home. Whatever reason has you...
Easements…for the sun?
Easements can be an interesting and potentially confusing part of real estate law. Depending on the particular need or purpose of an easement, the subject can get complicated and downright abstract. From road access for a neighbor across your property to the easements...
Estate planning tips for remarried couples
When a married couple decides to create or update their estate plan, the process generally opens the door to many sometimes challenges questions or issues. For a remarried couple, these issues may be particularly challenging as each spouse often has to balance their...
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...
