Up Front Legal Fees

On October 11, SB 94 became law, which imposes various restrictions on Loan Modification companies. Since these companies entered the marketplace, I have been solicited by several of them, for the purpose of gaining access to my clients in need. Although I spoke in depth with a few of them, I found no one who I would refer my clients to. This month, the California State Bar named 16 attorneys who are under investigation for fraud in the field of loan modifications.In addition, our Governor signed 7 other mortgage laws to protect you. For more info look at AB260 which […]

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Good News for Tenants – Maybe Not So Good News for Landlords

A new bill, AB 265 which would allow tenants in an eviction proceeding more time to pay past due rent, will be moving forward to the state assembly for vote. Currently, once a 3 day notice to pay or quit is served on a tenant, the law does not require a landlord to accept full payment on or after the 4th day. A landlord can proceed to court & file an unlawful detainer action. The proposed new law would allow a “right of redemption” where the tenant could pay the late rent and reasonable costs back after the 3 day […]

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Just Document Preparation Congratulates Joel Smith, Operations Manager

In the last 15 years Just Document Preparation has been helping consumers save thousands of dollars in legal fees, by assisting with a wide variety of matters such as divorce, custody, support, pension divisions, living trusts, probate, bankruptcy, and more. Joel Smith reviewed all aspects of the business and made several improvements. Joel updated the company website, www.JustDocPrep.com, making it more informative and user-friendly. As more people rely on the internet to handle important business, Joel has made it easier for our clients to have more of their matters handled electronically without sacrificing the personal touch which is necessary in […]

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