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Death Taxes
Taxes assessed on the property of a deceased person. Death taxes are called
estate taxes for Federal tax purposes. Also referred to as Inheritance
Taxes.
Debtor
Person
who owes money.
Decedent
Person
who has died.
Deed
Document which
transfers title to property.
Descendent
Person who is an offspring of a person or family.
Devise
Real estate
given by a will. Also may be referred to as a gift.
Direct Beneficiaries
Is a person or institution you name in a will, trust, or pay on death
account to receive a gift of specific property.
Disclaimer
For estate planning purposes, a disclaimer is the right to refuse to accept
money or property left to you in someone else’s estate plan, trust or
will.
Dissolution
of marriage
Legal term for divorce. When a marriage is dissolved,
the parties are single and unmarried after the final decree enters with
the court.
Divorce
When
a marriage is dissolved, the parties are single and unmarried after the
final decree enters with the court.
Divorce California;
California is a “no fault” state, which means that in order
to get divorced you can simply tell the court that you have “irreconcilable
differences” and that your marriage is over. You don’t need
to give any specifics about why you feel your marriage is over. And, if
your spouse feels your marriage is over, but you want to stay married,
your spouse has an absolute right to get divorced from you. You can’t
legally stop someone from divorcing you (except by reconciling, of course).
Divorce
certification
Once your divorce has been finalized by the
court, certified copies of your paperwork is available through the clerk’s
office for a reasonable fee.
Divorce certified
Once your divorce has been finalized by the court, certified copies of
your paperwork is available through the clerk’s office for a reasonable
fee.
Divorce estate
The divorce estate is the total amount of assets which is available for
distribution between the spouses by the court.
Divorce finance
In response to consumer demand, financial planners have developed certification
for Certified Divorce Financial Planners who can help divorcing spouses
figure out the best way to divide their assets and income based on their
current situation, investment priorities and styles, and long term goals.
Divorce financial
The financial divorce is one component of a divorce. Typically, this encompasses
the assets (cars, house, etc.) and sometimes it also includes spousal
support and child support. Components of a typical divorce include the
financial settlement (assets), support orders (spousal support, child
support) and parenting plans (custody).
Divorce Guidelines
CA
California uses community property laws to divide assets
in divorces. Community property laws provide, basically, that all assets
and debts accrued during the marriage are to be divided 50/50. There are
many exceptions to this rule, but this is the basic guideline. All states,
including California, also provide Guidelines for Child Support. Using
your income, tax rates, and, in many states, the amount of time each parent
spends with the children, child support orders are set in accordance with
the Guidelines formula.
Divorce help
Mediators, your local bar association, the local Legal Aid office, accountants
and therapists are often great sources of divorce information and help.
Don’t hesitate to reach out. As consumers become more enlightened about
the shortcomings of the court system, divorce consultants have become
a more prevalent choice in the decision of how to divorce. Divorce consultants
include such professionals as mediators, Certified Divorce Financial Planners,
Collaborative Family Lawyers and divorce coaches in addition to the traditional
family law attorneys and accountants.
Divorce law
Each state has different divorce laws, and these laws fall into 2 categories
equitable division and community property. Equitable division laws give
the court the power to order whatever the court feels is fair given your
individual circumstances, and community property laws require the court
to divide the assets and debts accumulated during the marriage 50/50,
with some exceptions. In mediation and collaborative law, you’re free
to negotiate whatever you and your spouse feel is fair, with the laws
in mind, of course. Mediation lets you figure out what will work best
for your family, not just the law.
Divorce laws
Each state has different divorce laws, and these laws fall into 2 categories
equitable division and community property. Equitable division laws give
the court the power to order whatever the court feels is fair given your
individual circumstances, and community property laws require the court
to divide the assets and debts accumulated during the marriage 50/50,
with some exceptions. In mediation and collaborative law, you’re free
to negotiate whatever you and your spouse feel is fair, with the laws
in mind, of course. Mediation lets you figure out what will work best
for your family, not just the law.
Divorce lawyer
Also known as a family law attorney, or matrimonial attorney, divorce
lawyers help clients with divorce related issues divorce, legal separation,
custody, support, parenting plans, financial settlements, legal drafting,
litigation, or a mix of all of these things.
Divorce Mediation
And custody mediation typically consist of several joint meetings between
spouses (or parents, if you are not married) which last 3-4 hours each.
During those meetings, you and your spouse discuss the issues which need
to be resolved in your case. The mediator is there to facilitate the discussion,
assist with communication, provide information and suggestions, and use
specialized training to assist the two of you to resolve your differences
and write up an agreement which is fair to both of you, and, if you have
children, in their best interests as well.
Divorce Rights
Each state has laws which govern how property and income is divided in
a divorce. Before you file for divorce, you’ll want to be sure you
understand how your state’s laws work and that you’re prepared
for what to expect. An accountant or Certified Divorce Financial Planner
can be a great resource before, during and after a divorce.
Divorce Statistics
About 41,000 couples file for divorce every year in Los Angeles County.
98% of those couples are able to settle out of court, many using mediation.
Over 70% of divorcing couples in Los Angeles County get divorced without
using any lawyers at all. Only 10% of the divorce cases have 2 lawyers
involved.
Durable power of attorney
Power of attorney which
is effective even if the person who created it 9the principal) becomes
incapacitated, allowing the person who holds the power of attorney (the
person authorized to act) to make healthcare decisions and handle the
money and affairs of the principal. The person who holds the power of
attorney is called the attorney-in-fact.
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