PARENTS & HOMEOWNERS: MY 7-STEP ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROTECT YOUR HEIRS
From Creditors, Predators & Bad Choices, And Will Help You Become a (Bigger) Hero to Your Family!
Are Debt Settlement Companies Scams?
Freedom Debt Relief. National Debt Relief. DMB Financial. Are they any good? Bogus Promises of Credit Card Help According to the Federal Reserve, the average household in the United States owes over $16,000 in credit card debt. Lots of people are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments. And – just ten credit…
Diy Wills And Trusts. Are Legalzoom And Nolo Wills And Trusts Any Good?
Are DIY Wills and Trusts Any Good? Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. While these products are convenient, they can create legal troubles for heirs that are expensive and difficult to resolve. These digital services appear to offer a low-cost and easy alternative to visiting an estate planning or elder law attorney.…
Estate Planning For 2021
Welcome to 2021! Many of us will be glad to leave 2020 behind. Personally, although it was a challenge, I’m also profoundly grateful for many things in my life, and for the perspective I gained in 2020 And we now have an opportunity to start 2021 prepared for anything. You can do the responsible thing…
Is Online, Self-help Estate Planning Worth It?
There are a number of software application and websites providing Do It Yourself estate planning files. These websites and forms provide a hassle-free and cost-effective option to meeting with an estate planning lawyer. However are they effective and do they supply suitable security for your household? Is online, self-help estate planning worth the potential upfront…
Here are the most common seven estate planning errors I see made by people.
1. Not knowing the strategy Lots of people rely on an estate planning attorney to make all the decisions about their plan and to make sure that everything in the strategy is implemented appropriately. 2. Out-of-date beneficiary designations Neglecting to upgrade the recipients of your estate might permit your assets to go to your parents and siblings instead of to your spouse and children,…
Three Reasons Not to Do Your Will and Trust Online
I am an estate planning attorney, an executor of people’s estates, and a professional trustee, serving clients in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and Los Angeles County. Over the course of my career, I have seen hundreds of different estate-planning documents, including some from do-it-yourself online services, such as Nolo and LegalZoom. I appreciate that…
Basics Of Probate In Camarillo And Ventura
The Basic Probate Process – Camarillo Estate Probate Attorney Eric Ridley, Probate Attorney Camarillo If there’s a will, the executor named in the will should get the ball rolling. If probate is necessary, someone must come forward to start the process. If there’s no will, or the person named to serve as executor isn’t available,…
How Many Times Can I File Bankruptcy?
How Many Times Can I File For Bankruptcy? For most individuals, filing bankruptcy is a once in a lifetime event. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you need to file bankruptcy again. Multiple financial hardships can result in the need for multiple bankruptcy filings, even for someone who has planned for financial emergencies.…
Eric Ridley Named Best Bankruptcy Attorney In Oxnard
Attorney Eric Ridley named one of the three best-rated bankruptcy attorneys in Oxnard, CA. You like me! You really, really like me! OK, this is sort of sweet, sort of stupid, and a lot #humblebrag. Today I learned that I was named one of the three best-rated bankruptcy attorneys in Oxnard, CA. To be fair, there…
Does Bankruptcy Ruin Your Credit?
What Happens To My Credit Score When I File Bankruptcy? In many cases, filing a bankruptcy case improves your credit score within a year or two after filing. Your payment history and the amount of debt you owe make up over half of your credit score. Most people have already damaged their credit score because…
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Eric did an excellent job creating our Living Trust. His work was very detailed and thorough, and at a very reasonable cost. I could reach him easily to discuss concerns or questions, and he offered great advice. His depth and e(...)
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Eric Ridley has to be my favorite Lawyer of all time. He helped me out tremendously being the executor of a family trust. I would give him 10 out of 10 no doubt! He did such a good job for me that I recommended him t(...)
