Category Archives: Richard Houghton
Posted on September 3, 2010 by Richard Houghton
Yes. With a properly drafted “Transmutation Agreement” or “Post Marital Agreement” (also often called a Post Nuptial Agreement), what was formerly community property or your separate property can be changed to the separate property of your spouse and will not… Continue reading →
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Posted on August 7, 2010 by Richard Houghton
No. There is no absolutely sure way protect your assets from credtors. However, with the right planning, you can make it so hard for creditors to collect from your assets that they will not want to incur the expense and … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by Richard Houghton
No. However, by notarizing the signatures may avoid later claims that the signature of one spouse is a forgery. If the transfer involves an asset of substantial value, requiring notarized signatures is advisable. … Continue reading →
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Posted on August 6, 2010 by Richard Houghton
Simply deeding property or changing the documents of title on stock or other assets may not change ownership rights in California between married persons. The legislature and the courts have set out complicated rules that must be followed to change ..Continue reading →
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by Richard Houghton
Although the California Supreme Court has stated that particular words are not required, in fact, many writings that most people would consider adequate have been held to be inadequate. For that reason, it is important that in any transaction involving… Continue reading →
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by Richard Houghton
Yes. California is a community property, state, which means that, absent a written agreement otherwise, all wealth created during the marriage is considered to be 100% owned by each of you, and is subject to levy (seizure) for the debts… Continue reading →
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