A few things, well, make that a lot of things, happen once someone turns age 18.
The State Bar of California has a publication free for downloading called: "When You Become 18: A Survival Guide For Teenagers."
Click here for more information directly from the State Bar and to download your own copy.
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When You Become 18
CA Nursing Home Ratings.
An FYI for Californians — here is a very informative website from the California HealthCare Foundation, which rates all nursing homes in many views including an overall summary or by your own break down based on your particular need whether it be nursing homes, adult day care facilities or hospice services.
You can view patient to [...]
Types of Cases Heard in Probate Court.
In California, the probate court is a court of general jurisdiction. What is confusing to many people is that the probate court hears more than just traditional legal matters where someone has died with or without a Will.
Thus, California’s probate courts handle proceedings involving:
Decedents estates (the traditional role it is most known for)
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Local Long Beach Telephone Numbers.
For those of you in the Long Beach area, you may find these numbers useful:
Non-emergency Police: (562) 435-6711
Non-emergency Fire: (562) 570-2500
Gas Emergency: (562) 570-2140
Long Beach Water Dept.: (562) 570-2390
Graffiti Hotline: (562) 570-2773
Trash Collection: (562) 570-2876
Note about the Non-Emergency Police number: consider programming this into your cell phone as 911 calls from a mobile phone are [...]
Excellent Caregiver Websites.
If you are caregiver for a loved one or have issues involving elder law, check out these excellent resources available on the web:
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
National Family Caregivers AssociationFamily Caregiver Alliance
National Alliance for Caregiving
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Walk-In Centers near Long Beach.
If domestic violence is an issue in your family life, please seek help. There are many resources available to you.
You can also consult with an attorney who handles family law matters for advice too. Please note that if you retain an attorney to handle your domestic violence situation, you will have to pay attorney [...]
Supreme Court Blog
Ever wish you could follow what is going on with the United States Supreme Court? Check out the scotusblog.
[SCOTUS means the Supreme Court Of The United States. Don't you wish we had nifty acronyms for ourselves as well? I used to be called JSaw after the JLo fame. Thank god that's so over with [...]
Unclaimed Property?
If you or a loved one has unclaimed property that is now in possession of a state, check online at National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). You can type in names and see if there is money or other assets waiting for you. Instructions are on the site for locating and claiming such property. [...]
California State Bar Pamphlets on Estate Planning, Wills and Living Trusts
The State Bar of California has informative pamphlets in very easy to understand question and answer format on Estate Planning , Wills and Living Trusts available on its website.
The State Bar of California’s general website is also very informative on many aspects involving legal matters.
