Thursday, March 19, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 16, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Location:
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
3rd Floor, inside Family Court Services Department
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE

Thursday, April 16, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 17, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Learn basic information on how divorce and separation work under California family law, including the court process, dividing assets and debts, mediation and settlement options, and where to go for further information and assistance.

Class covers:

•  The court process: steps in a divorce case, and what to expect
   Legal consequences of separation before (or without) divorce
   Dividing money, property, and debts
   Litigation, mediation and collaboration
   Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE

Wednesday, May 20, 2020: 12:00 p.m. — 12:45 p.m. - CANCELLED
Wednesday, September 16, 2020: 12:00 p.m. — 12:45 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Location:

West Covina Public Library
1601 W. West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 962-3541

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE

Friday, May 18, 2018: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 15, 2018: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Divorce Options is an informational workshop offered on the second Friday of every month to provide information about the divorce process and the options available to anyone considering divorce. Divorce Options is presented by a team of collaboratively trained attorneys, financial advisors and mental health professionals who are members of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA).

Class covers:

• Litigation, mediation and collaboration - the risks and the benefits of each process
• Legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce
• How to talk about divorce with your children
• Guidance from divorce experts

For questions about the program, please click here.

Presented by Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (www.lacfla.org) in partnership with LA Law Library.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Registration fees: $10