Friday, April 26, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die. For relatives and heirs, probate court can be complicated and intimidating, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate and the administration of estates and trusts, including when probate can be avoided, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, 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:

• What is probate, and how it works
• When probate is necessary, and when it can be avoided
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• When probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and what to do about possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

NOTE:  This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts. Please attend the “Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin” class for information on this subject.

Developed with the support of, and presented by My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/) 

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

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.

Friday, August 16, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82161234315

Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die. For relatives and heirs, probate court can be complicated and intimidating, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate and the administration of estates and trusts, including when probate can be avoided, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, 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:

• What is probate, and how it works
• When probate is necessary, and when it can be avoided
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• When probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and what to do about possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

NOTE:  This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts. Please attend the “Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin” class for information on this subject.

Presented by: Crystal Hayes Hill, Senior Counsel, Keystone Law Group, P.C.

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

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.

Friday, September 13, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating.  You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

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.

Friday, October 11, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues, which can make child custody and support problems daunting. In this class, learn how courts determine who gets child custody, who pays child support and how child support is calculated, plus where to go when you need help or further information. Learning important fundamentals about custody and support can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• How judges make custody decisions
• Forming a custody agreement and getting it approved by the court
• How child support is calculated, and who pays
• Basics of enforcing child support, and where to get help
• How to ask the court to modify a custody or support order
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Registration fee: FREE - Registration reserves spot

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.