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Posted on May 12, 2023 By James D. Stephens, Esq.
What qualifies as a “Small Estate” under California law? Under California law, an estate valued at $188,400 or less (for deaths on or after April 1, 2022) qualifies as a “small ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2022 By James D. Stephens
A Trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer ownership of your assets to a Trustee, who then holds and manages those assets for the benefit of the Trust’s beneficiaries. One of the ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2013 By Stephens Law Group
Dear Clients and Friends, Effective today, Tuesday, December 17, 2013, we've officially moved offices to our new location at The Ridge in Agoura Hills: Stephens Law Group 30200 Agoura Road, Suite ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2013 By Stephens Law Group
Another good question from many of our California clients; and here's the answer: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/Seniors.aspx Seniors & the Law — A Guide for Maturing ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2013 By Stephens Law Group
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website and blog!
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