Power of Attorney and Real Estate: What Bay Area Families Need to Know

Key takeawaysA Power of Attorney (POA) authorizes one person to act on another's behalf in legal and financial matters, including real estate transactions.For elder care…

Understanding and Combating Elder Abuse with Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)

Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) is a non-profit agency dedicated to offering free legal services to older adults (60 years and older) residing in Santa…

Lawsuit over the Sale of Capitola’s Surf and Sand

They're suing the city of Capitola, claiming in federal court in San Jose that the city has illegally taken the underlying value of their 4-acre…

How to Pursue a Conservatorship or Guardianship Through the Courts

If you’re like many adult children of aging parents in the Bay Area, you may be finding yourself in a tough spot. A parent or…

Using a Power of Attorney to Sell a Home in Silicon Valley

When it comes to selling a home in Silicon Valley, the amount of paperwork involved can be overwhelming, not to mention the strict deadlines that…