Real Estate Investors: Rental Properties are the New Short Sale By now, real estate investors know that short sales are a great way to purchase a property below market value. The problem: with historically low foreclosure activity and a solid economy, short sales are difficult…
Recently, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1482. For those who may not yet know, AB 1482 adds new Civil Codes, sections 1946.2, 1947.12, and 1947.13, which establish a Rent Cap and Just Cause eviction. While this article provides information related to this new…
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL & A TRUST Many people have questions about the difference between a will and a trust, and when a trust may be necessary. The Basic Facts About Wills Very simply, a will states the wishes of a person upon their…
How Do You Know if Someone Needs Help? Aging people are people in transition. The loss of family members and friends, a change in living arrangements or finances, retirement, the loss of driving privileges, even the death of a pet are lifestyle transitions that require…
Grab Bars are the New Seatbelts Age Safe America Declares Grab Bars Are The New Seat Belts and urges greater adoption of grab bars to reduce preventable injuries and the rising costs associated with older adult falls. There was a time many didn’t think seat…
Ways to Pay for Assisted Living When families begin to Learn More about assisted living for long term care of their elderly loved ones, they can sometimes be overwhelmed by the costs. But, this is just the cost of finding good care for your loved…
Four Reasons Why You Need an Estate Planning Attorney Many people ask whether it is necessary to use the services of an estate planning attorney such as NorthStar Law Group, P.S. What if they already have a personal or business lawyer? Can’t they plan an…