by Janet Peischel | Aug 22, 2017 | blog, Immigration
Family-based immigrant visas could become much more difficult to acquire if the “merit based immigration bill” proposed by Donald Trump and the Republican Party were to become law. Under the proposed merit-based visa category, an alien would accrue points based on...
by Janet Peischel | Aug 15, 2017 | blog, Immigration
Unfortunately, immigration in 2017 has become a highly contentious issue. We are constantly confronted with tragic stories about roundups–those who have lived in the US for many years, holding steady jobs, owning businesses, paying taxes and raising their...
by Janet Peischel | Aug 8, 2017 | blog, Probate
We help many clients transfer Deeds—it’s generally a simple process that we can accomplish quickly, sometimes in a day. The following example highlights the importance of what is called vesting, or the way in which title to a Deed is held. It seems like a small thing,...
by Janet Peischel | Aug 1, 2017 | blog, Deeds
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about the new Transfer on Death Deed (TOD). This statute went into effect in early 2016. The TOD Deed allows Californians to sign a deed transferring real property to another individual upon their death. The deed is...
by Janet Peischel | Jul 25, 2017 | blog, Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, choosing an Executor should be an important part of the process, not an afterthought. Depending on the complexity of the estate, it can be a time-consuming, demanding responsibility, and the person who assumes this role should have a...
