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Declaring a Homestead in California

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:58:16 +0000

In California, as in other states, a homeowner can declare a “Homestead” in their home to protect a statutory amount of equity from the claims of certain creditors. During times of distress in the real estate market, companies emerge to prey on misunderstanding surrounding the homestead law.

You do not need to pay for a Homestead Declaration. In fact, a homestead filing service is prohibited from charging more than $25 for a homestead. If a service does charge, they cannot collect a fee until the homestead is recorded.

If you would need a copy of a Homestead Declaration for California, you can download one HERE for free.

California Probate Code 13100 Affidavit – Free Download

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:34:12 +0000

A 13100 Affidavit is also know as a “Small Estate Affidavit.” It is used to transfer property when the gross value of the decedent’s estate is less than $100,000. This document cannot be used until at least 40 days has passed since the death of the decedent. The document must be notarized.

You can download a FREE California Small Estate Affidavit from HERE.

The document can be provided to banks, brokerages and other institutions to have accounts transferred to the affiants.

Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:17:49 +0000

The Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency issued a Program Policy Reference No. 823 to deal with the subject of “Do Not Resuscitate”. The policy is effective as of June 2009 and will be reviewed again in february 2012. You can download a copy HERE.

Sacramento County includes the following communities:

Citrus Heights
Elk Grove
Folsom
Galt
Isleton
Rancho Cordova
Sacramento
Antelope
Arden-Arcade
Carmichael
Del Paso Heights
Elverta
Fair Oaks
Florin
Foothill Farms
Gold River
Hagginwood
Herald
La Riviera
Laguna
Locke
Natomas
North Highlands
Orangevale
Parkway-South Sacramento
Rancho Murieta
Rio Linda
Rosemont
Vineyard
Walnut Grove
Wilton

The policy is similar to that of Alameda County’s. You can downlad a FREE advanced health care directive HERE.

Sonoma County DNR Policy

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:06:40 +0000

In 2000, Sonoma County released their Do No Resuscitate Policy.

Sonoma County includes:

Annapolis
Bodega
Bodega Bay
Boyes Hot Springs
Bloomfield
Cazadero
Cloverdale
Cotati
Duncan Mills
El Verano
Fetters Hot Springs
Forestville
Fort Ross
Geyserville
Glen Ellen
Graton
Guerneville
Healdsburg
Jenner
Lake Sonoma
Kenwood
Monte Rio
Occidental
Ocean Cove
Petaluma
Rohnert Park
Salmon Creek
Santa Rosa
Sea Ranch
Sears Point
Sebastopol
Sonoma
Schellville
Stewarts Point
Timber Cove
Two Rock
Valley Ford
Windsor

San Bernadino – Inland

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:58:10 +0000

Effective as of February 5, 2009 the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency established criteria for withholding resuscitative measures. You can download the document HERE.

San Bernadino County includes:

Adelanto
Apple Valley
Barstow
Big Bear Lake
Chino
Chino Hills
Colton
Crestline
Fontana
Grand Terrace
Hesperia
Highland
Joshua Tree
Lake Arrowhead
Loma Linda
Lucerne Valley
Montclair
Needles
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands
Rialto
Running Springs
San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms
Upland
Victorville
Wrightwood
Yermo
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley

Imperial County Policy

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:49:12 +0000

On January 12, 2005, the Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Agency issued Do-Not-Resuscitate Policy #4150. You can obtain the policy HERE.

Among other things, the policy identifies the documents and circumstances under which employees may withdraw or withhold resuscitative measures.

Imperial County includes the following cities:

El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Calipatria, Holtville

Alameda County Policy

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:47:22 +0000

Click HERE for relevant selections from the Alameda County Resource Policy Manual

In addition, you can get a copy of the claim form for transfer of base year value to replacement. This form is for use by persons 55 years or older to transfer base value to a new dwelling.

Alameda County includes the following communities:

Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City, Irvington, Township of Washington, Cherryland, Township of Eden

California Senior Legal Factsheet

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:19:24 +0000

The California Senior Legal Hotline has published a Senior Legal Factsheet titled “Your Health Care: Who Will Decide if You Can’t”, which outlines many of the forms and choices available under California law. You can download the factsheet HERE, which was produced with assistance from the California Endowment, Sierra Health Foundation and the Foundation of the State Bar.

Orange County Policy on DNR’s and Living Wills

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:43:24 +0000

On March 16, 2009, Orange County revised its policy on Do Not Resuscitate Orders and Advanced Health Care Directives (Living Wills). You can download policy #330.51 HERE.

Orange County includes the following cities:

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hill, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Lake Forest, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan, Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin,Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, Coto de Caza, Cowan Heights, El Modena, Eerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Lemon Heights, Midway City, Modjeska Canyon, Orange Park Acres, Rancho Mission Viejo, Red Hill, Rossmoor, Silverado Canyon, Sunset Beach, Trabuco Canyon and Tustin Foothils

Santa Cruz County EMSP Guidelines

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:44:53 +0000

In April 2009, Santa Cruz County adopted policy #1190 to advise EMS personel regarding Do Not Resuscitate Orders, POLST and Advanced Health Care Directives. You can download the document HERE.

Santa Cruz County includes the following cities and unincorporated towns:

Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Amesti, Aptos, Aptos Hills-Larken Valley, Ben Lommond, Bonnie Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Corralitos, Davenport, Day Valley, Felton, Freedom, Interlaken, La Selva Beach, Live Oak, Mount Hermon, Opal Cliffs, Rio Del Mar, Soquel, Pasatiempo, and Twin Lakes