Resources
Calculators for common deadlines, articles on California rules that come up often, and short checklists for organizing a matter. All of it is general information, not legal advice.
Calculators and quick guides
- Disability appeal deadlineEnter the date on a Social Security disability denial notice to estimate the last day to request the next appeal.
- Security deposit deadlineEnter your move-out date to see when a California landlord must return the deposit or send an itemized statement of deductions.
- Does this estate need probate?A guide to the common ways California property is transferred after a death, with current limits and waiting periods.
Articles and guides
Consumer law, article
FDCPA basics: when debt collection crosses the line
What the federal debt collection law covers, why a validation notice matters, and what to keep.
Consumer law, article
Credit report errors: a practical introduction to the FCRA
Understand the difference between a reporting company and a furnisher, and document a specific dispute.
Consumer law, article
California security deposits: what “treble damages” really means
The 21-day rule, deductions, and the distinction between a refund and additional bad-faith damages.
Probate, article
California probate basics: who does what, and where to begin
A plain-language overview of the personal representative, estate information, and the formal probate process.
Getting started, guide
Preparing for a first conversation with a lawyer
What to write down and gather before the first call.
Business, guide
What to gather for a business matter
Contracts, correspondence, and the business context.
Probate, guide
Gathering information after a death
A starting point for organizing estate documents.
Disability appeals, guide
Reading a disability denial notice
Understand what you received before deciding on the next step.
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