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Posts Categorized In: Hiring an attorney

California Estate Planning Attorneys: Disinheriting a Family Member from Your Estate

September 8, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

Not long ago, I was contacted by a couple who did planning with us a while back. They asked for an appointment to make some changes to their estate plan. However, their demeanor when they came in was different than the last time we met. When I inquired about the changes they wanted to make,… Read More

Categories: Current Affairs, Estate Planning, Family Matters, Hiring an attorney, Law, Legal Process, News Tags: #adult #yourwishes, #estateplanning, #inheritance

Understanding Adult Conservatorships in California

August 4, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

For those caring for elderly relatives in California, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning, Family Matters, FAQ, Hiring an attorney, Legal Process Tags: #adultguardian, #conservatorship #family, #estateplanning

How an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help You Through Every Stage of Life

July 14, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

Whether you have recently reached adulthood, are starting your family, reaching retirement, or approaching some other major milestone in life, there is a good chance that it is time to contact to your estate planning lawyer. Do not believe it? Check out these reasons: Estate planning knowledge is specialized. While you might have great insight into what… Read More

Categories: Consumer Issues, Family Matters, FAQ, Hiring an attorney

Considerations When Hiring an Attorney to Help Plan For Long-Term Care

March 10, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

Many seniors and their families put off consulting with an estate planning attorney to plan for long-term care because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for yourself or your loved one. Instead of… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning, Hiring an attorney, Law, Legal Process Tags: #estateplanning, #hirealawyer, #livingwill, #longtermcare

California Debt Blog: Debt validation letters

November 6, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I have always told people, whenever you are contacted by a debt collector, the initial letter from the debt collector will state that you have the right to request validation of the debt within 30 days. You MUST, MUST, MUST…

Categories: Credit, Current Affairs, FDCPA, Hiring an attorney, Legal Process, Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Rosenthal FDCPA Tags: BBB, better business bureau, California Attorney General, Cash Call, Cashcall, charge off, Chase, Christmas, Cosmopolitan, CPFB, Credit, credit card, credit negotiations, Credit.com, creditor, Current Affairs, debt collector, debt validation letter, debtor, Delaware Solutions, Experian, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, FCC, FCRA, FDCPA, FTC, Hanukkah, high interest, holiday debt, holiday shopping, holidays, JPMorgan Chase, K.I.P. LLC, KIP LLC, Legal Process, National Check Registry, negotiations, News, payday lender, payday loan, payday loan cycle, Ringless voice mail, Rosenthal Act, Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Rosenthal FDCPA

California Debt Blog: A voicemail can be a debt collection violation

October 23, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

Bloomberg has an interesting discussion of a case out of the United States Appeals Court. From the article: “In this case, Credit Control left a voicemail for the debtor, Stacey Hart. The message was: “This is Credit Control calling with…

Categories: Credit, Current Affairs, FDCPA, Hiring an attorney, Legal Process, News, Rosenthal FDCPA

Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment

October 23, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury

Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment

October 23, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury

FAQ: Am I responsible for my medical bills after a car accident?

January 8, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

Question: I was involved in a car crash. I have medical insurance. Am I responsible to pay these bills back when I settle my case? Answer: This is based on two recent cases I have had! I wish it wasn’t,…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance and Claims FAQ, Myths, Personal Injury Tags: car accident, car crash, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

California Debt Blog: Portfolio Recovery Associates Dismisses 2 Cases

September 18, 2016 by Jonathan Stein

In what is good news for one of my clients, she was sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates in 2 separate cases. The lawsuits were filed in 2012 for two alleged credit card debts. She denied she owed any money to…

Categories: Current Affairs, FAQ, FDCPA, Hiring an attorney, Legal Process, News, Rosenthal FDCPA

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