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Incorporation is the creation of a new corporation, which is an organization that is approved by the state of choice to conduct business. A corporation enjoys rights and obligations much like a real person and can own property as well as enter into agreements. Corporations are mostly formed to provide protection for personal assets because the owners of a corporation are, in most cases, not personally responsible for the corporation’s debts and/or liability.

We The People offers the following packages to chose from based on your needs:
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Package	Start-up $249 + State Fees	Small Business $629 + State Fees	Premium (Best Deal) $799 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Resolutions
Preliminary Name Search
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– Corporate Embosser Seal
– Shareholder ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation
Form 2553 preparation

Package	Start-up $249 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Resolutions
Preliminary Name Search
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– Corporate Embosser Seal
– Shareholder ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation
Form 2553 preparation

Package	Small Business $629 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Resolutions
Preliminary Name Search
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– Corporate Embosser Seal
– Shareholder ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation
Form 2553 preparation

Package	Premium (Best Deal) $799 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Resolutions
Preliminary Name Search
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– Corporate Embosser Seal
– Shareholder ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation
Form 2553 preparation

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business entity that offers personal liability protection for its owners from company debts and liabilities, similar to the protection shareholders of a corporation have. LLC owners have the option of being taxed as a partnership or as a corporation, and can select how the LLC will be managed. The creation of an LLC entails the preparation of certain documents that are required to be filed with the Secretary of State (or other appropriate department) in the state of organization.
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Package	Start-up $249 + State Fees	Small Business $629 + State Fees
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

$249 + State Fees

Package	Start-up
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

Package	Small Business $629 + State Fees
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

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• DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN
• DIVORCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
• DIVORCE AMENDMENT
• DIVORCE RESPONSE
• MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
• MORE ABOUT DIVORCE
• MORE DIVORCE / LEGAL SEPARATION RELATED SERVICES

DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $629

The We The People Divorce with Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a divorce when you and your spouse have children together or the wife is pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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DIVORCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $599

The We The People Divorce without Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a divorce when you and your spouse have no children together and the wife is not pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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DIVORCE RESPONSE
Fee: $399

The We The People Divorce Response Package can be used to respond if you have been served with a Petition for Divorce. Once you have been served with a Petition, you have 30 days to let the Court know if you want to be a full participant in the divorce process. You may want to do this even if you agree with everything the Petition says.

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DIVORCE AMENDMENT
Fee: $169

The We The People Divorce or Legal Separation Amendment can be used if changes are needed on divorce forms that have already been served on the other party or have already been filed in court.

Essentially any document filed with the court prior to the entry of Judgment can be amended. The amendment could be due to a clerical or typographical error, or simply a change in the terms of an agreement. If a document or form is changed, then usually it has to be re-served or re-filed just as the original documents was served or filed.

The Court will only allow you to amend your Petition once without getting permission from the Judge in advance. Obtaining the permission for a second amendment is not something that We The People will be able to assist you with.

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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Fee: $599

The We The People Marital Settlement Agreement can be used for either a divorce or legal separation when you and your spouse want to finalize the division of property and debts and/or spell out the terms of any child custody, visitation, or support agreements.

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* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT DIVORCE

Divorce is a process that at its conclusion ends the marriage between a couple, and all direct legal relationships between them, with the exception of exclusions written in the divorce decree or judgment. A written agreement can usually address pertinent matters to the divorce such as spousal support, parenting arrangements, child support, division of property, and payment of debts. When there is an agreement between the couple on these matters, the divorce is considered “uncontested.”

To obtain a divorce, one or both parties will file all required paperwork with the appropriate court, beginning with a petition (or complaint) for divorce. A divorce is granted by a judge after the necessary paperwork has been submitted, all required waiting periods have lapsed and all appearances before the judge are completed. In some cases it may not be necessary to be physically present in the court to get a divorce. However, this is up to the court and depends on the issues being considered.

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• LEGAL SEPARATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
• LEGAL SEPARATION WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
• LEGAL SEPARATION AMENDMENT
• LEGAL SEPARATION RESPONSE
• MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
• MORE ABOUT LEGAL SEPARATION
• MORE DIVORCE / LEGAL SEPARATION RELATED SERVICES

LEGAL SEPARATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $629

The We The People Legal Separation with Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a legal separation when the parties have children together or the wife is pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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LEGAL SEPARATION WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $599

The We The People Legal Separation without Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a legal separation when you and your spouse have no children together and the wife is not pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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LEGAL SEPARATION RESPONSE
Fee: $399

The We The People Legal Separation Response Package can be used to respond if you have been served with a Petition for Legal Separation. Once you have been served with a Petition, you have 30 days to let the Court know if you want to be a full participant in the legal separation process. You may want to do this even if you agree with everything the Petition says.

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LEGAL SEPARATION AMENDMENT
Fee: $169

The We The People Legal Separation Amendment can be used if changes are needed on forms that have already been served on the other party or have already been filed in court.

Essentially any document filed with the court prior to the entry of Judgment can be amended. The amendment could be due to a clerical or typographical error, or simply a change in the terms of an agreement. If a document or form is changed, then usually it has to be re-served or re-filed just as the original documents was served or filed.

The Court will only allow you to amend your Petition once without getting permission from the Judge in advance. Obtaining the permission for a second amendment is not something that We The People will be able to assist you with.

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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Fee: $599

The We The People Marital Settlement Agreement can be used for either a divorce or legal separation when you and your spouse want to finalize the division of property and debts and/or spell out the terms of any child custody, visitation, or support agreements.

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* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT LEGAL SEPARATION

Legal separation, unlike a divorce, does not result in ending a marriage. This process is for couples that wish to separate, but do not desire to end the marriage, and establish an agreement on parenting, property distribution, and financial responsibilities. Some couples prefer legal separation over divorce for religious reasons. However, legal separation at its conclusion does not end a marriage, and as a result legally separated (but not divorced) couples can’t marry someone else.

A written legal separation agreement addresses issues such as parenting, spousal support, children support, division of property and payment of debts. When both parties agree on these issues, the legal separation is considered “uncontested.”

To obtain a legal separation, the required paperwork will have to be filed with the appropriate court, beginning with a petition (or complaint), by one or both parties.

A judge grants legal separation after the necessary paperwork has been completed and submitted, any required waiting periods have lapsed, and all required appearances before the judge are completed. In some cases it may not be necessary to be physically present in the court to get a legal separation. However, this is up to the court and depends on the issues being considered.

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• SIMPLE WILL
• SIMPLE WILL CODICIL
• SIMPLE WILL PACKAGE (SINGLE)
• SIMPLE WILL PACKAGE (JOINT)
• MORE ABOUT WILLS
• MORE WILLS RELATED SERVICES

SIMPLE WILL
Fee: $179

The We The People Simple Will form is a document that allows you to describe what you want to happen to your property after your death. With the We The People Simple Will form you may:

• Specify who receives your belongings and assets after your death.
• Nominate a guardian to care for and raise your minor children after your death.
• Identify the person to manage the distribution of your assets after your death.

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SIMPLE WILL CODICIL
Fee: $199

The We The People Simple Will Codicil form may be used to amend your Simple Will to change the choices you made when the Simple Will was created. Amendments may be desired for a number of reasons, including your situation has changed or you simply have changed your mind. A We The People Simple Will can generally be amended by the person who created the Simple Will at any time while the he/she is alive and competent.

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SIMPLE WILL PACKAGE (SINGLE)
Fee: $449

The We The People Simple Will Package (Single) combines several useful documents all into one package for an individual. The Simple Will Package (Single) contains the following items:

• Simple Will
• Organizational Section
• Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney
• Advanced Health Care Directive
• Checklist for Executor/ Personal Representative

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SIMPLE WILL PACKAGE (JOINT)
Fee: $549

The We The People Simple Will Package (Joint) combines several useful documents all into one package for married couples. The Simple Will Package (Joint) contains:

• Simple Will (one for each spouse)
• Organizational Section (one for each spouse)
• Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney (one for each spouse)
• Advanced Health Care Directive (one for each spouse)
• Checklist for Executor/ Personal Representative

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* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT WILLS

Many people use a Will to accomplish their estate planning goals. A Will is a legal document that indicates your desire about the distribution of your assets and property following your death. A Will gives you decision-making control over who will be responsible to administer your estate and follow your wishes (the executor or personal representative), who gets what (the beneficiaries) and also, how and when they are to receive it. For those with minor children, what is most important is that a Will allows you to state who you want to be responsible for the care of your children (guardian). Without a will these decisions will be made by the court, not you.

Wills however, are subject to probate. Probate is the court-directed process of distributing a person’s assets and possessions after death. The probate court governs the distribution of your estate according to the instructions of your Will.

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• CORRECTING DEED
• GRANT DEED
• INTERSPOUSAL TRANSFER DEED
• QUITCLAIM DEED
• MORE ABOUT DEEDS
• MORE DEEDS RELATED SERVICES

CORRECTING DEED
Fee: $199

The Correcting Deed form is a document that allows a person to correct certain minor typographical mistakes in a Deed that were not discovered until after the deed was recorded. Depending on the type of Deed you are correcting, you can choose either of the following correcting deeds:

• Correcting Quitclaim Deed
• Correcting Grant Deed

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GRANT DEED
Fee: $129

The Grant Deed form is a document that allows a person to transfer real estate the person owns to another person.

GRANT DEED COMPARED WITH QUITCLAIM DEED

An important distinction between the Grant Deed form and the Quitclaim Deed form is the covenants or promises being made by the grantor (the party transferring the property). With the Grant Deed form, the following covenants are implied:

• That previous to the time of the execution of the grant deed, the grantor has not conveyed
  the real estate to any person other than the grantee
• That the real estate is at the time of the execution of the grant deed free from encumbrances done, made, or suffered by the grantor, or any person claiming under the grantor.

Such covenants may be sued upon in the same manner as if they had been expressly inserted in the grant deed.

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INTERSPOUSAL TRANSFER DEED
Fee: $129

The Interspousal Transfer Deed form is a document that allows interests in real estate to be transferred between spouses. The Interspousal Transfer Deed form allows you to specify the appropriate exclusion so that the transfer does not trigger a reappraisal of the real estate for property tax purposes. Some common uses of the Interspousal Transfer Deed form include the following transfers:

• To a spouse’s trust.
• To a trust for a surviving spouse of a deceased spouse.
• From a trust to the spouse of the settlor of the trust.
• From joint tenancy to community property
• From joint tenancy to tenancy in common
• From one spouse to both spouses
• From one spouse to the other spouse
• From both spouses to one spouse
• To relinquish any community interest and to vest said property in the name of the grantee as his/her sole and separate property

You can choose to prepare either an Interspousal Transfer Quitclaim Deed or an Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed.

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QUITCLAIM DEED
Fee: $129

The Quitclaim Deed form is a document that allows a person to transfer whatever rights the person has in a piece of real estate to another person. So, if a person owns real estate, a Quitclaim Deed transfers any interest the Grantor may have in the real estate to the Grantee. On the other hand, if a person does not have any rights to the real estate at all, the Quitclaim Deed transfers nothing.

QUITCLAIM DEED COMPARED WITH GRANT DEED

An important distinction between the Quitclaim Deed form and the Grant Deed form is the covenants or promises being made by the grantor (the party transferring the property). With the Quitclaim Deed form, the grantor does not make any covenants or promises to the grantee (the person receiving the property) at all..

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MORE ABOUT DEEDS

A deed is a document by which ownership of real estate property is transferred. This document contains the names of the previous and new owners of the real estate property for which the deed is being prepared, a legal description of the real estate property.

The deed then gets signed by the person transferring the real estate property in the presence of a Notary Public at which time it gets notarized. The deed then should be “recorded” (filed) in the County Recorder’s Office in the county where the real estate property is located.

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• ADVANCED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE / HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
• GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE & PROPERTY MATTERS
• LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE & PROPERTY MATTERS
• REVOCATION OF ADVANCED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE
• REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
• MORE ABOUT POWER OF ATTORNEY

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE / HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Fee: $199

The We The People Advanced Health Care Directive form allows you to appoint someone you trust— for example, a family member or close friend – to make health care decisions for you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself. By appointing a health care agent, you can make sure that health care providers follow your wishes. Your agent can also decide how your wishes apply as your medical condition changes. Hospitals, doctors and other health care providers must follow your agent’s decisions as if they were your own. You may give the person you select as your health care agent as little or as much authority as you want. You may allow your agent to make all health care decisions or only certain ones. You may also give your agent instructions that he or she has to follow. This form can also be used to document your wishes or instructions with regard to organ and/or tissue donation. If there is an existing Advanced Health Care Directive that you need to revoke, we can prepare that for you for an additional charge. Please also add Revocation of Advanced Health Care Directive to your order.

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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE & PROPERTY MATTERS
Fee: $199

The We The People General Power of Attorney gives someone else broad authority to act on your behalf. Compare with a Limited Power of Attorney which delegates limited authority.

If there is an existing Power of Attorney that you need to revoke, we can prepare that for you for an additional charge. Please also add Revocation of Power of Attorney to your order.

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LIMITED (SPECIAL) POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE & PROPERTY MATTERS
Fee: $199

The We The People Limited Power of Attorney is a power of attorney that allows someone to act in your place for the limited items specified in the power of attorney. Compare with a General Power of Attorney which delegates broad authority over your personal financial affairs. If there is an existing Power of Attorney that you need to revoke, we can prepare that for you for an additional charge. Please also add Revocation of Power of Attorney to your order.

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UNIFORM STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY
Fee: $199

The We The People Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney allows you to delegate broad authority over your personal financial affairs. This may be very important to have if you become incapacitated (temporarily or permanently), have an accident or have a serious illness and are unable to pay your bills, deposit your checks and manage your financial affairs. Having a general power of attorney stops the court from having to appoint someone to take control of your finances and make decisions for you. You can choose to have the power to take effective immediately or to take effect only if you become incapacitated. A power of attorney that does not take effect until you become incapacitated is known as a “springing” power because it “springs” into effect when you become incapacitated.

The powers granted in the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney form are “durable” in that they are effective despite the later physical or mental disability of the person (grantor) giving the power. The Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney is only effective if the grantor is alive. If there is an existing Power of Attorney that you need to revoke, we can prepare that for you for an additional charge. Please also add Revocation of Power of Attorney to your order.

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REVOCATION OF ADVANCED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE
Fee: $199

The We The People Revocation of Advanced Health Care Directive form may be used to revoke your existing Advanced Health Care Directive. Revocation may be desired for a number of reasons, including you are preparing new documents, your situation has changed or you simply have changed your mind.

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REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
Fee: $199

The We The People Revocation of Power of Attorney form may be used to revoke your existing Power of Attorney. Revocation may be desired for a number of reasons, including you are preparing new documents, your situation has changed or you simply have changed your mind.

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MORE ABOUT POWER OF ATTORNEY

A power of attorney is a legal document that grants another person the right to act on your behalf. The person who signs (executes) a power of attorney is called the principal. The power of attorney for finances and property matters gives legal authority to another person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) to make property, financial and other legal decisions for the principal.

A health care power of attorney gives legal authority to another person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) to make medical and other legal decisions for the principal. While some states refer to a health care power of attorney as a “health care proxy,” a “health care directive,” an “advance directive,” or a “medical power of attorney,” in this Guide we will refer to such documents generally as a health care power of attorney.

A principal can give an agent broad legal authority, or very limited authority. The power of attorney is frequently used to help in the event of a principal’s illness or disability or in legal transactions where the principal cannot be present to sign necessary legal documents.

Powers of attorney are effective during the life of the principal only. A durable power of attorney withstands the physical or mental disability of the principal. A durable power of attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated and cannot make decisions for him or herself and is only effective if the principal is alive.

We The People offers the following types of Powers of Attorney:

• General Power of Attorney for Finances and Property Matters
• Limited Power of Attorney for Finances and Property Matters
• Health Care Power of Attorney / Health Care Directive
• Revocation of Power of Attorney
• Revocation of Advanced Health Care Directive / Health Care Power of Attorney

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• NAME CHANGE ADULT PACKAGE
• NAME CHANGE FAMILY PACKAGE
• NAME CHANGE MINOR CHILD PACKAGE
• MORE ABOUT NAME CHANGE
• MORE NAME CHANGE SERVICES

Name Change Adult Package
Fee: $289

The We The People Name Change Adult Package contains the standard forms needed to ask the court to legally change the name of an adult. For additional information on Name Change and a list of the contents of the We The People Name Change Packages, view “More About Name Change” below.

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Name Change Family Package
Fee: $399

The We The People Name Change Family Package contains the standard forms needed to ask the court to legally change the name of an adult. For additional information on Name Change and a list of the contents of the We The People Name Change Packages, view “More About Name Change” below.

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Name Change Minor Child Package
Fee: $289

The We The People Name Change (Minor Child) Package contains the standard forms needed to ask the court to legally change the name of a minor child or children.

You can use one We The People Name Change Minor Child Package to change the name of several minor children as long as all the children have the same legal mother and father. If the children have different fathers or different mothers, a separate We The People Name Change (Minor Child) Package for each minor child must be prepared. If the minor child’s biological mother and father are not the Petitioners (the people asking for the name change), then the parent who is not the Petitioner must be given notice (“served”) of the proposed name change and the proof of service filed with the court.

We The People cannot assist unless both of the minor child’s parents can be made aware of the name change request. For additional information on Name Change and a list of the contents of the We The People Name Change Packages, view “More About Name Change” below.

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* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT NAME CHANGE

Name changes are sought for many reasons: perhaps your children are now part of a blended family and you would like everyone to have the same family name. Whatever the reason, name changes are common — and usually fairly easy to carry out. Courts generally do not approve a petition for name change if the intent of the change is to defraud. There are also laws regarding name changes for convicted/registered sex offenders that are more complicated and We The People cannot assist in that situation. Some counties require a criminal history background check.

After the Petition has been filed, the Court will issue the Order to Show Cause for Name Change. This Order must be published in a newspaper of general circulation (one that is approved for legal notices) in the same county where the Petition was filed. The Order must be published once per week for four consecutive weeks. Publication can be expensive and costs vary from newspaper to newspaper, so you may want to make some phone calls before deciding on a newspaper. When publication is complete, the newspaper will prepare proof of publication which they will send either to you or directly to the court – this is very important because the court will not go through with the hearing if proof of publication has not been filed.

Once the court has signed the Decree for Name Change, agencies such as the Social Security Administration and the Department of Motor Vehicles may be contacted about getting new documents issued.

The We The People Name Change Packages contain the standard forms needed to ask the court to legally change the name of an adult, minor child, or family. The Name Change Packages contain the forms listed below. However, depending upon the county where the Petition is being filed, there may also be local forms required by the Court; these are also included in the Package.

• Civil Case Cover Sheet
• Petition for Change of Name
• Attachment to Petition for Change of Name
• Order to Show Cause for Change of Name
• Decree Changing Name
• Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (for Minor Child Package)

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• JOINT LIVING TRUST
• SINGLE LIVING TRUST
• MORE ABOUT LIVING TRUSTS
• MORE LIVING TRUSTS RELATED SERVICES

JOINT LIVING TRUST PACKAGE
Fee: $699

The We The People Joint Living Trust Package combines several useful living trust related documents all into one package for a married couple.

The Joint Living Trust Agreement form is signed by both husband and wife as the Settlors, and defines the duties and responsibilities of the trustees to manage property transferred to the Living Trust and to distribute the property after your deaths according to your instructions. In the Joint Living Trust, you serve as the trustees while you are alive and competent. If both of you die or are unable to serve for any reason, a successor trustee designated by you steps in to serve. The Joint Living Trust is revocable and may be terminated at your direction while you are both alive and competent.

For additional information on We The People Living Trust Packages and a list of their contents, view “MORE ABOUT LIVING TRUSTS” below.

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SINGLE LIVING TRUST PACKAGE
Fee: $599

The We The People Single Living Trust Package combines several useful living trust related documents all into one package for an individual.

The Living Trust Agreement form is signed by you, the Settlor, and defines the duties and responsibilities of the trustee to manage property transferred to the Living Trust and to distribute the property after your death according to your instructions. In the Single Living Trust, you serve as the trustee while you are alive and competent. If you die or are unable to serve for any reason, a successor trustee designated by you steps in to serve. The Single Living Trust is revocable and may be terminated at your direction while you are alive and competent.

For additional information on We The People Living Trust Packages and a list of their contents, view “MORE ABOUT LIVING TRUSTS” below.

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MORE ABOUT LIVING TRUSTS

A living trust gives you control as to who gets your property when you pass away. A significant benefit of a living trust is that it can help your beneficiaries avoid the expense and delay of probate of the assets.

Here is how it works: your living trust is created, then your assets are transferred to the trust. You manage the trust as the trustee until your death, at which time your assets are passed to your designated beneficiaries. Should you become incapacitated or no longer desire to manage your trust assets, the successor trustee named in your trust can then take over the management of the assets for your benefit, and, upon your death, distributes the assets to the named beneficiaries per your expressed desire prior to your death. The We The People Living Trusts Documents required to be signed by the parties in the presence of a notary public and notarized to become in effect.

We The People Living Trust Packages contain the following forms:

• Trust Agreement (See Note below)
• Pour Over Will (one for each spouse)
• Organizational Section
• Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney (one for each spouse)
• Advanced Health Care Directive (one for each spouse)

Note: A Joint Living Trust Package offers three types of Joint Trusts to choose from depending on your situation and desire:

• Joint A Trust (with optional B trust)
• Joint A/B Trust
• Joint A/B/C Trust

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• ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD BY STEPPARENT
• ADOPTION OF AN ADULT CHILD BY STEPPARENT
• MORE ABOUT ADOPTION
• MORE ADOPTION RELATED SERVICES

ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD BY STEPPARENT
Fee: $689

The We The People Adoption of a Minor Child by Stepparent Package contains the standard forms needed for a stepparent to adopt the biological minor child (a child under the age of 18) of his or her spouse.

A separate We The People Adoption of a Minor Child by Stepparent Package is required for each child that is being adopted. In a stepparent adoption of a minor, the parental rights of the parent who is not the child’s custodial parent are terminated. Adoption then creates a legal relationship between the adopting parent and the child just as if the adopting parent and the child were biologically related. The minor child’s name can be changed as part of the adoption process.

We The People can only assist with stepparent adoptions if both of the child’s biological parents are in agreement with the adoption and are available to sign the necessary consent forms. A child twelve years of age or older must approve of his or her own adoption. Due to special laws and complexities, We The People cannot assist if the minor is of Native American or Native Alaskan heritage.

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ADOPTION OF AN ADULT CHILD BY STEPPARENT
Fee: $689

The We The People Adoption of an Adult Child by Stepparent Package contains the standard forms needed for a stepparent to adopt the biological adult child (a child over the age of 18) of his or her current spouse.

A separate We The People Adoption of an Adult Child by Stepparent Package is required for each child that is being adopted. Please note that the consent of the spouse of the adopting party as well as the consent of the spouse of the adult adoptee – if married – is required. We The People cannot assist if the biological parent who was the spouse of the adopting party is deceased or no longer married to the adopting party.

In a stepparent adoption of an adult, the parental rights of the parent who is not the spouse of the stepparent are terminated. Adoption then creates a legal relationship between the adopting parent and the adult child just as if the adopting parent and the child were biologically related. The adult child’s name can be changed as part of the adoption process.

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MORE ABOUT ADOPTION

Adoption is a legal proceeding that takes place in court, and upon court’s ruling it creates a parent-child relationship between an adult and the adopted child. A step-parent adoption is the most common form of adoption whereby the step-parent upon a court’s ruling assumes all financial and legal responsibilities for his or her spouse’s child(ren), while the other parent (non-custodial parent) loses all parental rights and duties and is released from all financial and legal responsibilities for the adopted child. The relationship that is created between the adopting parent and the adopted child(ren) as a result of the adoption entails legal rights and legal duties, including child support obligations, inheritance rights, and custody rights.

The stepparent adoption process and and the court will address issues such as consent of the parent giving up his or her parental rights (non-custodial parent), the minimum duration of marriage between the step-parent and biological parent before an adoption petition can be filed, as well as a number of other requirements. States usually conduct an investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child. Such investigations usually include an evaluation of the financial stability, marital stability, lifestyle, social factors, physical and mental health, and any criminal history, of the prospective adoptive parents.

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Please click on the options below to read description:

• CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON
• CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON AND/OR ESTATE
• TEMPORARY ORDERS
• MORE ABOUT CONSERVATORSHIP
• MORE CONSERVATORSHIP RELATED SERVICES

CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON
Fee: $989 (with Temporary Orders)
Fee: $989 (without Temporary Orders)

The We The People Conservatorship of the Person Packages can be used by someone who needs a court order giving them conservatorship of the person of an adult who is unable to take care of themselves or their money. A conservatorship is like a guardianship, only it is for persons who are over the age of 18.

Conservatorship of the Person Packages can be used by several persons who wish to be co-conservators, but cannot be used by those wishing to appoint a primary conservator and an alternate conservator. The We The People Conservatorship of the Person Packages are for use with one incapacitated adult only.

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CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON AND/OR ESTATE
Fee: $989 (with Temporary Orders)
Fee: $989 (without Temporary Orders)

The We The People Conservatorship of the Person and/or Estate Packages can be used by someone who needs a court order giving them conservatorship of the person and estate of an adult who is unable to take care of themselves or their money. A conservatorship is like a guardianship, only it is for persons who are over the age of 18.

For a conservatorship of the estate, the court requires detailed information regarding the property that the incapacitated person owns. The court will usually require that the proposed conservator post a bond to ensure that they properly manage the money and assets of the incapacitated person.

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TEMPORARY ORDERS

Establishing conservatorship for an incapacitated adult can take several months depending upon the county where the Petition is being filed. Depending on the urgency of the situation, and provided that the proper documents are prepared and filed, the Court may appoint a temporary conservator for the time period before the hearing. The Petition for Temporary Conservatorship must be very specific about why a temporary conservatorship is needed.

We The People Conservatorship of the Person with Temporary Orders Package is primarily meant to assist in obtaining conservatorship of adults who are incapacitated due to dementia-type illnesses or who may have suffered a stroke or been in an accident and are no longer capable of making decisions or taking care of themselves.

Conservatorship of the Person with Temporary Orders Package can be used by several persons who wish to be co-conservators, but cannot be used by those wishing to appoint a primary conservator and an alternate conservator. The We The People Conservatorship of the Person with Temporary Orders Package is for use with one incapacitated adult only.

MORE ABOUT CONSERVATORSHIP

The We The People Conservatorship of the Person is a legal process that takes place in court and by which the court gives a legal right to a person to be responsible for the assets and finances and/or the physical care of a person deemed fully or partially incapable of providing these necessities for himself or herself.  It may be necessary to petition a court to appoint a conservator for persons:

• Suffering from physical or mental problems that prevent them from managing their own financial affairs;
• With no person that have a legal authority to assume responsibility for them;
• In situations where they are not adequately protected by any other form of financial management assistance.

Upon a judge’s ruling that a person (called the “conservatee”) is incapable of taking care of himself/herself or his/her finances due to being in a coma, suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease, or has some other serious illness or injury, the conservatorship can be set up. Sometimes, a conservator only manages a conservatee’s financial affairs, in which case he/she is referred to as a conservator of the “estate.” However, a conservator may also manage a conservatee’s daily activities, in which case he/she is referred to as a conservator of the “person.”  A conservatorship does not end until the court relieves the conservator of his or her responsibilities.

Due to the complexities of the situation, We The People cannot assist with limited conservatorships for the developmentally disabled, or assist those persons who are residents of or on leave from state institutions, or where the incapacitation occurred before the age of 18. We The People cannot assist in contested situations.

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• GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON OF A MINOR
• GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON / ESTATE OF A MINOR
• TEMPORARY ORDERS
• MORE ABOUT GUARDIANSHIP
• MORE GUARDIANSHIP RELATED SERVICES

GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON OF A MINOR
Fee: $989 (with Temporary Orders)
Fee: $989 (without Temporary Orders)

The We The People Guardianship of the Person of a Minor with or without Temporary Orders Package can be used by someone other than a child’s parent who needs a court order giving them guardianship of the person of a minor child (someone under the age of 18).

Multiple children can be included on a petition as long as they have at least one parent in common (for example, all children have the same mother, but may have different fathers). There can also be more than one person asking to be guardian (i.e., co-guardians). We The People cannot assist in situations where a parent is seeking to appoint a stand-by guardian.

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GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON AND/OR ESTATE OF A MINOR
Fee: $989 (with Temporary Orders)
Fee: $989 (without Temporary Orders)

The We The People Guardianship of the Person and/or Estate of a Minor with or without Temporary Orders Package can be used by someone who needs a court order giving them guardianship of the person of a minor child and/or guardianship of any money that might be due the minor.

In general, a parent does not need guardianship of the person of their minor child. But there are special instances where a child may inherit some money or be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy and the institution holding the funds will not release them except to someone who has been appointed by the court as the guardian of the child’s estate. Where there is an issue of the guardianship of the estate of a minor, it is often the child’s natural parent who is the petitioner.

Multiple children can be included on a petition as long as they have at least one parent in common (for example, all children have the same mother, but may have different fathers). There can also be more than one person asking to be guardian (i.e., co-guardians). We The People cannot assist in situations where a parent is seeking to appoint a stand-by guardian.

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TEMPORARY ORDERS

Establishing legal guardianship for a minor can take several months depending upon the county where the Petition is being filed. It includes at least one court hearing as well as giving notice of the proceedings to both parents, both sets of grandparents, and any siblings over the age of 12, as well as various state and county agencies. The minor child’s parents and the minor child if over the age of 12 must be personally given copies of the guardianship paperwork. The court may order an investigation to make sure that the guardianship is in the best interest of the child.

If there is an urgent need to appoint a legal guardian for a child, and the proper documents are prepared and filed, the court can appoint a temporary guardian for the time period prior to the hearing date.

MORE ABOUT GUARDIANSHIP

The We The People Guardianship of the Person of a minor child is a legal process that takes place in court and by which an interested person other than the child’s parents, such as relatives, family friends or other interested persons is awarded custody of the child or authority over a child’s property.

While a parent usually does not need guardianship of the person of their minor child, there are special instances where a child may inherit some money or be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy and the institution holding the funds will not release them except to someone who has been appointed by the court as the guardian of the child’s estate. Where there is an issue of the guardianship of the estate of a minor, it is often the child’s natural parent who is the petitioner.

Appointment as guardian requires the preparation and filing of a petition and approval by the court. While at times a guardian of a minor chilled may be needed because the child’s parents have died, a guardian of a minor child may also be required in cases of neglect or child abuse.

A guardianship does not terminate the legal relationship between the biological parents and the child. A guardian of a minor child is responsible for providing for food, clothing, shelter, education, and all the medical needs of the child. In addition, a guardian of a minor child is required to attend to the safety, protection, and physical and emotional growth and needs of the minor child. Guardianship automatically ends when the child reaches the age of 18, is adopted, marries, is emancipated by a court order, enters military service, or is deceased. In addition, the minor child, a parent, or the guardian may petition the court to terminate the guardianship of the minor child.

Due to special laws and complexities, We The People cannot assist if the minor is of Native American or Native Alaskan heritage, if the minor is a ward of the court (for example, if there are on-going juvenile court matters), or if the minor is a resident of or on leave from a state institution.

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• ESTABLISHING PATERNITY
• RESPONSE TO ESTABLISHING PATERNITY
• MORE ABOUT PATERNITY
• MORE PATERNITY RELATED SERVICES

ESTABLISHING PATERNITY PACKAGE
Fee: $669

The We The People Establishing Paternity Package can be used to determine who the legal parents of a child are if the parents were not married when the child was born. This Package can be used by either parent of the child and can be used to resolve child custody, visitation, and support issues, as well as change the name of the child and establish responsibility for expenses associated with pregnancy and birth. We The People cannot assist if the parents of the child are under the age of 18 or if the child is not yet born.

If the parents were married when the child was born, the husband is generally considered to be the father. Parents who are not married when a child is born can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity before they leave the hospital, or after. If the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity is not signed, and legal parentage has not been established, a We The People Establishing Paternity Package can be used. When people who are not married can’t agree about parentage, the court may order genetic testing.

Usually a child’s parentage must be established before you can get child support or custody and visitation orders. You can ask the judge for child support or custody and visitation as part of a case that establishes the parentage of a child. If more immediate assistance is needed, please review the features of the We The People Order to Show Cause Package.

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RESPONSE TO ESTABLISHING PATERNITY PACKAGE
Fee: $399

The We The People Response to Establishing Paternity Package can be used if you have been served with a Petition to Establish Parental Relationships and you want to respond by agreeing with the items in the Petition. We The People cannot assist if the parents of the child are under the age of 18 or if the child is not yet born or if you disagree with the items in the Petition and you want to contest the Petition.

The We The People Response to Establishing Paternity Package includes the following standard forms:

• Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship
• Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act
• Proof of Service by Mail
• Income and Expense Declaration (if required).

If a Response is not filed, the Court may make orders regarding child support, custody, and visitation based solely on the requests in the Petition to Establish Parental Relationship without taking any other information into consideration.

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MORE ABOUT PATERNITY

If the parents were married when the child was born, the husband is generally considered to be the father. Parents who are not married when a child is born can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity before they leave the hospital, or after. If the Voluntary Declaration of Paternity is not signed, and legal parentage has not been established, then either parent may file a complaint (or petition) to establish paternity in court. When people who are not married can’t agree about parentage, the court may order genetic testing.

Usually a child’s parentage must be established before you can get child support or custody and visitation orders. You can ask the judge for child support or custody and visitation as part of a case that establishes the parentage of a child. Also, in such a situation, the court’s determining that the father is the biological father of the child(ren) takes place before the child(ren) is granted rights to receive financial support from the father, inheritance, or become entitled to other benefits through the father.  Also, the court’s determining that the father is the biological father of the child(ren) takes place before the biological father is granted legal rights to the child(ren), such as visitation (or parenting time) with the child, or legal right to participate in major decisions regarding the child(ren) such as medical treatment, education or religious training.

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• REQUEST FOR ORDER
• RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO REQUEST FOR ORDER
• MORE ABOUT REQUEST FOR ORDER
• MORE REQUEST FOR ORDER RELATED SERVICES

REQUEST FOR ORDER PACKAGE
Fee: $599

The We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package can be used to request orders before you finalize your divorce, legal separation, or paternity case, or to request a modification of existing orders after the case has been finalized. You must have an open case with the court in order to use the We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package. Common orders made at an OSC hearing include support, custody and visitation of children, and spousal support.

If you are using a We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package to request a modification of existing orders, a copy of the previous order that is being modified is required by We The People.

• We The People current customers receive $100 reduction from the fee for Order to Show Cause if it is related to their current service with us.

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RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO REQUEST FOR ORDER PACKAGE
Fee: $449

The We The People Responsive Declaration to Request for Order Package can be used if you have been served with a Request for Order and you want to respond by agreeing with the items in the Order. We The People® cannot assist if you want to contest the Request for Order.

In general, all responsive documents and declarations must be served on the other party early enough that they are received not less than five days prior to the date of hearing. The responding party should plan on filing the original response (and any other documents) in court at least two days prior to the hearing.

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MORE ABOUT REQUEST FOR ORDER

The We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package can be used to request orders before you finalize your divorce, legal separation, or paternity case, or to request a modification of existing orders after the case has been finalized. You must have an open case with the court in order to use the We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package. Common orders made at an OSC hearing include support, custody and visitation of children, and spousal support.

If you are using a We The People Request for Order (Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support) Package to request a modification of existing orders, a copy of the previous order that is being modified is required by We The People.

The We The People Responsive Declaration to Request for Order Package can be used if you have been served with a Request for Order and you want to respond by agreeing with the items in the Order. We The People® cannot assist if you want to contest the Request for Order.

In general, all responsive documents and declarations must be served on the other party early enough that they are received not less than five days prior to the date of hearing. The responding party should plan on filing the original response (and any other documents) in court at least two days prior to the hearing.

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Select Your Package” options list for adding to cart:

• AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
• INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL
• PROBATE WITH WILL
• PROBATE WITHOUT WILL
• LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
• SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER PROPERTY TRANSFER
• TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY VALUED AT $50,000 OR LESS PACKAGE
• TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY VALUED AT $150,000 OR LESS PACKAGE
• MORE ABOUT PROBATE
• MORE PROBATE RELATED SERVICES

AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Fee: $199

The We The People Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property form can be used to collect the personal property assets of a deceased person under the following conditions:

• The gross value of the decedent’s estate (including real and personal property) is less than $150,000.
• No one in California or any other state has filed any papers with a court asking to be the decedent’s personal representative.
• If the decedent owned real property as an individual, an inventory and appraisal has been completed and signed by an appointed Probate Referee.
• The person(s) signing the affidavit/declaration is the person entitled to collect the property and no one else has a superior right to the property.
• At least 40 days have passed (or will have passed) since the death of the decedent.
• The decedent was a resident of California.

Personal property can include items such as insurance policy proceeds, bank accounts, mutual funds, mobile homes (if not permanently affixed to land), and rented storage units. Once signed and properly notarized, the We The People Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (along with a certified copy of the death certificate, evidence that the decedent owned the property, and – if appropriate – the completed Inventory and Appraisal) can be presented to the holder of the property.

Depending upon the institution holding the property, it may not be familiar with California’s Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property process and may require “letters” or “Letters Testamentary.” You may want to check with the institution in advance to ensure that it will accept the Affidavit. If not, you may want to review the features of the We The People Letters of Administration and/or Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary packages

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INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL
Fee: $329

The We The People Inventory and Appraisal Package can be used when the assets of a decedent, minor, or conservatee need to be inventoried and appraised. We The People Inventory and Appraisal Package includes the following standard forms:

• Inventory and Appraisal
• Notice of Filing of Inventory and Appraisal and How to Object to the Inventory or the Appraised Value of Property/Proof of Service (if required)

An Inventory and Appraisal is a complete listing of the assets of the decedent, minor, or conservatee as of a certain point in time. In the matter of a deceased person, for example, the assets are listed as of the day of death. Non-cash assets (real property, vehicles, etc.) are appraised by a California approved probate referee who, in some situations, will have already been appointed by the Court. If there is real property involved, a copy of the most recently recorded quitclaim or grant deed showing the full legal description of the property will be required to complete the documents.

It may be appropriate to have an inventory and appraisal completed prior to determining what process to use to transfer title to real or personal property. You may also want to review the features of other We The People packages involving the transfer of property in a decedent’s estate; these packages generally include the preparation of an Inventory and Appraisal in conjunction with other documents.

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PROBATE WITH WILL
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The We The People Probate with Will Package can be used to transfer title of real and personal property of any value. The Probate with Will Package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent died with a will and there is an executor named in the will who is willing to act in that capacity.

The We The People Probate with Will Package can be used with any size estate and any type of property. The Package can be used in any situation where Letters Testamentary are needed to settle the estate of deceased person who died with a will and there is an executor named in the will who is willing to act in that capacity. Please note that We The People cannot assist in matters involving a “joint” will.

Administering the estate of a deceased person usually takes six to nine months; there is a mandatory 120-day creditor claim period that begins when the Administrator is issued Letters Testamentary. It can also take several months to obtain a hearing depending on the County in which the Petition is filed.

There are many steps to be taken during the process – including publishing the notice of administration in the Legal Notice section of the local newspaper where the decedent died. It is the responsibility of the Petitioner to make sure that publication happens in the right newspaper and done in a timely manner. This is a very important step and must happen before the first hearing. It can also be very costly and the charge for publication is separate from the amount paid to We The People. There will also be court filing fees that are separate from the amount paid to We The People.

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PROBATE WITHOUT WILL
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The We The People Probate without Will Package can be used to transfer title of real and personal property of any value. The Probate without Will Package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent died without a will.

The We The People Probate without Will Package can be used with any size estate and any type of property. The Package can be used in any situation where Letters of Administration are needed to settle the estate of deceased person who died without a will.

Administering the estate of a deceased person usually takes six to nine months; there is a mandatory 120-day creditor claim period that begins when the Administrator is issued Letters of Administration. It can also take several months to obtain a hearing depending on the County in which the Petition is filed.

There are many steps to be taken during the process – including publishing the notice of administration in the Legal Notice section of the local newspaper where the decedent died. It is the responsibility of the Petitioner to make sure that publication happens in the right newspaper and done in a timely manner. This is a very important step and must happen before the first hearing. It can also be very costly and the cost of publication is separate from the amount paid to We The People®. There will also be court filing fees that are separate from the amount paid to We The People.

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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
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The We The People Letters of Administration with Will Annexed Package can be used to transfer title of real and personal property of any value. The Letters of Administration package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent died with a will, but the will either does not name an executor or the named executors choose not to serve in that capacity (for example, due to death, disability, location, etc.).

The We The People of Administration Package with Will Annexed Package can be used with any size estate and any type of property. The Package can be used in any situation where Letters are needed to settle the estate of deceased person. Please note that We The People cannot assist in matters involving a “joint” will.

Administering the estate of a deceased person usually takes six to nine months; there is a mandatory 120-day creditor claim period that begins when the Administrator is issued Letters of Administration. It can also take several months to obtain a hearing depending on the County in which the Petition is filed.

There are many steps to be taken during the process – including publishing the notice of administration in the Legal Notice section of the local newspaper where the decedent died. It is the responsibility of the Petitioner to make sure that publication happens in the right newspaper and done in a timely manner. This is a very important step and must happen before the first hearing. It can also be very costly and the cost of publication is separate from the amount paid to We The People®. There will also be court filing fees that are separate from the amount paid to We The People.

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SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER PROPERTY TRANSFER
Fee: $699

The We The People Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Transfer Package can be used to transfer title of real and personal property of any value to the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a deceased person. It is a simplified type of probate, and takes much less time (and is less costly) than a formal probate.

The We The People Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Transfer Package can be used regardless of whether or not the decedent had a will. The We The People Spousal Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Transfer Package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent’s property was held, for example, without a particular designation but the surviving spouse or domestic partner believes it should transfer to the survivor without having to go through formal court administration. Transfer of property between a decedent and surviving spouse that was held as “community property” or “community property with rights of survivorship” may be accomplished using a We The People Affidavit of Death of Spouse form.

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TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY VALUED AT $50,000 OR LESS PACKAGE
Fee: $649

The We The People Transfer of Real Property Valued at $50,000 or Less Package can be used to transfer title of real property under the following conditions:

• At least six months have passed (or will pass) since the death of the decedent.
• No probate proceedings are pending or have been conducted in California.
• The decedent’s funeral expenses, last illness expenses, and all unsecured debts have been (or will be) paid.

The transfer process occurs in two steps: Step One is the completion of the Inventory and Appraisal. Once the value of the real property is confirmed as being less than $50,000, the Affidavit Re: Real Property of Small Value can be prepared. If the property is appraised at more than $50,000 there may be other We The People packages that can assist you in transferring title to the real property to the heirs of the decedent.

All parties claiming an interest in the decedent’s property must sign the Affidavit. Once properly signed and notarized, the Affidavit (along with a certified copy of the decedent’s death certificate, a copy of the Inventory and Appraisal, and a copy of the decedent’s will, if appropriate) may be presented to the Court in the County where the decedent was a resident at the time of death. If the decedent was not a California resident, the Affidavit should be filed in the County where the real property is located.

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TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY VALUED AT $150,000 OR LESS PACKAGE
Fee: $799

The We The People Transfer of Real Property Valued at $150,000 or Less Package can be used to transfer title of real and personal property under the following conditions:

• At least forty days have passed (or will pass) since the death of the decedent.
• No probate proceedings are pending or have been conducted in California.
• The gross value of the real and personal property in the decedent’s estate does not exceed $150,000.

The transfer process occurs in two steps: Step One is the completion of the Inventory and Appraisal. Once the value of the estate is confirmed as being less than $150,000, the remaining forms in the package can be prepared. If the estate is appraised at more than $150,000 there may be other We The People packages that can assist you in transferring title to the real property to the heirs of the decedent.

All parties claiming an interest in the decedent’s property must sign the Petition. Once properly signed and notarized, the Petition (along with a certified copy of the decedent’s death certificate, a copy of the Inventory and Appraisal, and a copy of the decedent’s will, if appropriate) may be

filed in Court in the County where the decedent was a resident at the time of death. If the decedent was not a California resident, the Petition should be filed in the County where the real property is located.

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MORE ABOUT PROBATE

Probate is a legal process that takes place in court after someone dies (deceased person) which deals with:

• Identifying the deceased person’s assets/property
• Collecting all assets/property
• Having the assets/property appraised
• Proving in court that a deceased person’s will (if any) is valid, which the court decides upon
• Taking care of the financial responsibilities of the deceased person, by paying financial obligations (debt, taxes, etc.)
• Distributing and transferring the remaining assets/property of the deceased person to the heirs or beneficiaries pursuant to the Will (or state law, if there’s no will).

The court, in a probate case, appoints an executor (if there is a will) or an administrator (if there is no will) as a personal representative to collect the assets, pay the debts, financial obligations, and expenses, and then distribute the remaining assets/property to the heirs or beneficiaries (those who have the legal right to inherit). The court supervises the entire process. The entire case can take between 9 to 18 months, but at times it may take even longer.

The We The People Probate Packages can be used to transfer title of real and personal property of any value. The Probate without Will Package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent died without a will. The Probate with Will Package is for use with decedent’s estates where the decedent died with a will and there is an executor named in the will who is willing to act in that capacity.

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• SMALL CLAIMS COURT ACTION
• SMALL CLAIMS COURT RESPONSE
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SMALL CLAIMS COURT ACTION PACKAGE
Fee: $249

The We The People® Small Claims Court Package can help you sue someone in small claims court. Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal and can be a quick and inexpensive way to collect a debt on your own. The court procedures are informal, not intimidating, and a judge, instead of a jury, usually decides the case. Any individual, business or corporation may bring a small claims suit for the recovery of money when the amount requested is $10,000 or less.

There are different kinds of cases that are heard in small claims court. The most common are: car accidents, property damage, landlord/tenant rent deposit disputes, and collection of money owed.

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SMALL CLAIMS COURT RESPONSE PACKAGE
Fee: $249

The We The People® Small Claims Court Response Package can help you if you are being sued in small claims court and want to respond and “countersue.”

If you think the person suing you owes you money or hurt you, you can sue them. This is called “countersuing”. An individual cannot ask for more than $10,000 in a claim. If you want to ask for more than $10,000 you need to sue in the civil division of the superior court and not in small claims court. This is not something We The People can assist you with. If you want to file a countersuit, you must first ask the plaintiff (the person who sued you) to pay the money you think you are owed. If they do not pay, and you want to sue, a We The People Small Claims Court Response Package may be appropriate.

After filing your paperwork with the court you must let the other party know you have filed a countersuit. Someone other than you must hand or mail a copy of your form to the other person at least 5 days before your hearing. This is called “service.

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Small Claims Court is a special court that allows ordinary people to take a legal action against other individuals or entities in court, provided certain conditions are met, where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal and can be a quick and inexpensive way to collect a debt on your own. The court procedures are informal, not intimidating, and a judge, instead of a jury, usually decides the case. Any individual, business or corporation may bring a small claims suit for the recovery of money when the amount requested is $10,000 or less.

There are different kinds of cases that are heard in small claims court. The most common are: car accidents, property damage, landlord/tenant rent deposit disputes, and collection of money owed.

If you’re suing someone, you must go to court. You can’t send anyone else (even a lawyer) to represent you in court. But there are some exceptions. For example:

• You may not have to go to court if: (1) you are serving on active duty in the armed forces, (2) you were assigned to your duty station after your

  claim arose, and (3) your assignment is for more than six months.

• If you are the only owner of a business, you must go to court unless the claim can be proved by evidence of a business account in which case a

  regular employee with knowledge of that account may represent you.

• If you have a partner, one of you must go.
• If the business is a corporation, an employee, officer, or director must go to court. That person can’t be hired just to represent the corporation.

Please note that We The People® cannot assist you if you a filing a suit against a governmental entity.

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• COPYRIGHT
• TRADEMARK APPLICATION
• TRADEMARK SEARCH – LOGO ONLY
• TRADEMARK SEARCH – NAME ONLY
• TRADEMARK SEARCH – NAME AND LOGO
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COPYRIGHT
Fee: $349

The We The People Copyright form can be used to register and protect original works of authorship from infringement by others. A copyright is a federal registration – not a state by state matter. A copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. For something to be copyrighted it must be fixed on paper, or tape, or other medium of expression.

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TRADEMARK APPLICATION
Fee: $349

The We The People Trademark Application form can be used to protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods. We The People® can prepare an application to register trademarks on either a state or national level.

Trademarks make it easier for consumers to quickly identify the source of a given good. Instead of reading the fine print on a can of cola, consumers can look for the Coca-Cola trademark. Instead of asking a store clerk who made a certain athletic shoe, consumers can look for particular identifying symbols, such as a swoosh or a unique pattern of stripes. By making goods easier to identify, trademarks also give manufacturers an incentive to invest in the quality of their goods. After all, if a consumer tries a can of Coca-Cola and finds the quality lacking, it will be easy for the consumer to avoid Coca-Cola in the future and instead buy another brand. Service-marks receive the same legal protection as trademarks but are meant to distinguish services (an employment agency, for example) rather than products (such as hamburgers); servicemark registration and trademark registration processes are the same.

Usually a trademark application is prepared for a mark already in use on goods or services available to the public. Occasionally, however, there might be a need to register a mark before the service or product is available; this can be done although there are time limits and additional fees to the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office involved.

The U.S. Trademark and Patent Offices charges a fee to process a trademark application that is separate from the price paid to We The People.

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TRADEMARK SEARCH

The We The People Trademark Search can be used to determine whether or not particular words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors are already being used by a business before submitting a Trademark Application to the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. The We The People Trademark Search lets you choose any of the following searches:

• Fee: $759   (Federal Trademark Search Name Only)
• Fee: $759   (Federal Trademark Search Logo)
• Fee: $1,350 (Federal Trademark Search Name and Logo)

By utilizing a We The People Trademark Search before designing a mark or submitting a trademark application, you can avoid infringement of existing brands and assess the strength of a mark for acquisition or licensing purposes. A search, however, is not required prior to submitting a Trademark Application.

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A copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. For something to be copyrighted it must be fixed on paper, or tape, or other medium of expression. A trademark Application form can be used to protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods.

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BANKRUPTCY

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We The People can type your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition, statements and schedules at your direction. We are a debt relief agency and we help people file for chapter 7 bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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RESTORATION OF FORMER NAME AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT & ORDER
Fee: $189

The We The People Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name After Entry of Judgment and Order can help you return to your former name after your divorce has been finalized Divorce is very unsettling, to say the least

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

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The We The People Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name After Entry of Judgment and Order can help you return to your former name after your divorce has been finalized.

Divorce is very unsettling, to say the least. It is difficult to think about changing one’s name when there are so many other more pressing issues, and many women decide to continue using their married names, at least for the time being. If you were not ready to make a name change at the time of divorce, and now you are, it is neither too late, too difficult, nor too expensive.

By filing a We The People Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name After Entry of Judgment and Order you can ask the court to restore your maiden name. Depending upon how busy the court is on the day you file the request, they may process the form for you on the spot, giving you a copy as your evidence of name change. If they are not able to process it immediately, it usually takes only a few days to return the signed form to you.

This form cannot be used if you want to completely change your name – it can only restore you to the name you have before your were married. If you are interested in a complete name change, please review the features of the We The People Name Change (Adult) Package.

When you have your signed copy of the form in hand, you can begin the process of changing your name with other entities. The best place to start may be the Department of Motor Vehicles. When your new license is sent to you, gradually make the changes with banks, credit card companies, Social Security, employers, etc.

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FAMILY LAW WAGE GARNISHMENT PACKAGE
Fee: $199

The We The People Family Law Wage Garnishment Package can be used to set up automatic deductions from the other party’s wages for child or spousal support. A Wage Garnishment is also known as an Earnings Assignment. There must be an existing order for support before a We The People Family Law Wage Garnishment Package can be used.

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The We The People Family Law Wage Garnishment Package can be used to set up automatic deductions from the other party’s wages for child or spousal support. A Wage Garnishment is also known as an Earnings Assignment. There must be an existing order for support before a We The People Family Law Wage Garnishment Package can be used.

The purpose of a wage garnishment is to ensure that the amount of the court ordered support is deducted from the wage earner’s income. After the court issues an order regarding support, a wage assignment order may be needed to collect the amount.

The We The People Family Law Wage Garnishment Package includes the following standard forms:

• Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (if required)
• Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support (if required)
•  Request For Hearing Regarding Earnings Assignment

If you do not already have an Order establishing child or spousal support, please consider whether or not a We The People Order to Show Cause Package might be appropriate for you.

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“CAL SUPPORT” FORMAL REPORT
Fee: $99

The We The People “CalSupport” Formal Report can help you establish guideline amounts for support (both child and spousal) in your California family law case.

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The We The People “CalSupport” Formal Report can help you establish guideline amounts for support (both child and spousal) in your California family law case.

“CalSupport” is one of five software programs certified by the California Judicial Council to calculate guideline support amount.

In California, child support is calculated with a very complex algebraic formula that takes into consideration the parents’ incomes, each parent’s time with the child, and any tax deductions that are available to either parent. This formula is applied whenever the support of a minor child is to be determined, including dissolutions, paternity, and domestic partnership cases.

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INCOME AND EXPENSE DECLARATION PACKAGE
Fee: $179

The We The People Income and Expense Declaration Package can help you respond to a request by the Court for information regarding your monthly income and expenses.

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The We The People Income and Expense Declaration Package can help you respond to a request by the Court for information regarding your monthly income and expenses.

The Package includes the following standard forms:

• Income and Expense Declaration
• Proof of Service.

In general, anytime you are involved with a court action (such as divorce or paternity) where there are issues related to child or spousal support, the court will want information regarding each party’s income and expenses before making a decision. The Income and Expense Declaration is a court-approved form that will enable you to provide this information.

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PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS PACKAGE
Fee: $249

The We The People Publication of Summons Package can help you begin a divorce in California if you do not know where your spouse is and your spouse’s last known address was in California.

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The We The People Publication of Summons Package can help you begin a divorce in California if you do not know where your spouse is and your spouse’s last known address was in California. The We The People Publication of Summons Package includes the following standard forms:

• Application for Publication of Summons (Marriage)
• Order for Publication of Summons (Marriage).

Depending upon the county in which you will be filing the Petition there may be additional local forms; these are also included in your Package.

If you cannot find your spouse, you can publish the divorce summons in a newspaper. You first must convince the Court you have made every effort to locate your spouse. You will need to let the Court know – in a very detailed manner –all of your efforts to locate your spouse. The Judge will then decide if you have made all efforts and if you have, will issue an order for publication. Since the order will name a specific newspaper in which to publish, you will need to select the paper for publication in advance. The newspaper must be one that is pre-approved by the Court to publish legal notices and be one that is most likely to give your spouse notice.

Once it’s signed by the judge, the Order is sent to the newspaper of your choice with the payment for the publication. Publication costs vary widely so you may want to make some phone calls in advance. The costs of publication were not included in the price paid to We The People. The newspaper will publish the summons for four consecutive weeks.

After four weeks, the newspaper will send you a proof of publication that will need to be submitted to the Court. Your case can then be completed like any other case. The clock starts ticking the 28th day from day one of publication and the divorce can be final in six months and one day from that date.

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REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT
Fee: $249

The We The People Request to Enter Default form can help you to begin to finalize your divorce if your spouse has not filed a response.

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The We The People Request to Enter Default form can help you to begin to finalize your divorce if your spouse has not filed a response.

If your spouse has either signed an Acknowledgment Of Receipt form or has been formally served with the Summons and Petition and has failed to respond within 30 days, he or she is “in default” and the default may be entered by the court clerk after you file a Request to Enter Default. Once the default has been entered, the Respondent will be prevented from responding or appearing in the case unless he or she is able to successfully move to have the default vacated – something that it will probably require an attorney to do.

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STATUS ONLY DISSOLUTION PACKAGE
Fee: $349

The We The People Status Only Dissolution Package can help you if you have an existing divorce case and need to terminate the marital status but have not yet resolved all of the issues related to property, debts, child custody, visitation, child support, or spousal support.

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The We The People Status Only Dissolution Package can help you if you have an existing divorce case and need to terminate the marital status but have not yet resolved all of the issues related to property, debts, child custody, visitation, child support, or spousal support.

The We The People Status Only Dissolution Package includes the following standard forms:

• Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure
• Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution or Legal Separation
• Judgment
• Notice of Entry of Judgment
• Notice of Motion
• Application for Order and Supporting Declaration
• Application for Separate Trial
• Findings and Order After Hearing.

It can take many months, even several years, for a dissolution to wind its way through the courts especially if you and your spouse are having difficulty reaching agreement on key issues. Faced with this fact, many spouses want to terminate the marriage quickly, even if the other issues in the case have not been settled. In this situation, the court can order that the divorce is to be “bifurcated.” This is also known as “status only” divorce.

Status Only divorces are usually requested because one or both of the spouses want to remarry. They are also sought because one or both of them want to file their tax returns for the current year as a “single” taxpayer.

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STIPULATION AND ORDER
Fee: $299

The We The People Stipulation and Order can be used in an existing family law case to modify a previous order of the Court. Common orders made as part of a Stipulation and Order include matters related to child support, custody and visitation, and spousal support.

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The We The People Stipulation and Order can be used in an existing family law case to modify a previous order of the Court. Common orders made as part of a Stipulation and Order include matters related to child support, custody and visitation, and spousal support.

When people “stipulate” to something that means they agree to it. For example, if you and your spouse agree to change the amount of child support being paid, you can both sign a “Stipulation;” assuming that the new amount adequately meets the needs of the child, the Court is likely to agree to the change and sign the Order.

If the specifics of your Stipulation and Order require that additional forms be prepared (such as in a matter involving child support), these forms will be prepared as part of your Stipulation and Order.

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JUDGMENT PACKAGE
Fee: $449

The We The People Status Judgment Package can be used to finalize your divorce or legal separation. This Package can be used whether or not you and your spouse have children, or have property and debts that need to be divided.

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The We The People Status Judgment Package can be used to finalize your divorce or legal separation. This Package can be used whether or not you and your spouse have children, or have property and debts that need to be divided.

You may have found that doing the first set of divorce or legal separation documents on your own was fairly simple. Finalizing the process, however, can look a lot more daunting.

You can start preparing your Judgment Package approximately 30 days after your spouse has been given a copy of the Petition or after he or she has filed a Response to your Petition. The soonest anyone can be divorced in California is six months and one day after the spouse has been served with a copy of the Petition (this date of service is called the  “jurisdiction date”).

If you initially had an attorney when you started your divorce, you will also need to let the Court know that the attorney will no longer be acting on your behalf. The We The People® Substitution of Attorney form can help you do this for an additional cost.

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AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH
Fee: $179

When title to real property is held in the names of two or more owners and when one of the owners dies, title to the real property may sometimes be transferred to the remaining owners by preparing and recording an “Affidavit of Death” form.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

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We The People offers the following Affidavit of Death forms:

• AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH OF JOINT TENANT
• AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH OF SPOUSE (Title Held as Community Property
  with Right of Survivorship)
• AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH OF SPOUSE (For Community Property not Titled
  as Community Property with Right of Survivorship)
• AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH OF LIFE TENANT
• AFFIDAVIT OF DEATH OF TRUSTEE

When title to real property is held in the names of two or more owners and when one of the owners dies, title to the real property may sometimes be transferred to the remaining owners by preparing and recording an “Affidavit of Death” form.

An Affidavit of Death is usually not used when the title to real property is held as tenants in common, but can generally be used when real property is held in joint tenancy (with “rights of survivorship”), as community property (with or without “rights of survivorship”), as a life estate, or in trust.

In such situations, going to court to change the title to the real property is usually not necessary.  Instead, an Affidavit of Death and a certified copy of the death certificate can be used. After the Affidavit of Death is signed and notarized, the affidavit and the certified copy of the death certificate are both recorded at the County Recorder’s office in the county where the real property is located.

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DEED OF TRUST
Fee: $169

The We The People Deed of Trust can be used to record a lien against real estate when the property is used as security for a loan or other obligation.

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The We The People Deed of Trust can be used to record a lien against real estate when the property is used as security for a loan or other obligation.

The Deed of Trust (sometimes called a Trust Deed) is a three-party instrument that is evidence of a debt. There is the borrower (the grantor), the lender (the beneficiary) and the trustee. When recorded, the Deed of Trust grants to the lender/beneficiary a lien interest in the real estate. Technically, the title to the real estate passes to a third person called a trustee whose job it is to hold the bare legal title to the real estate as well as to foreclose in the event of a default in the
underlying obligation or to reconvey the title when the debt or other obligation is paid in full. For many deeds of trust, the beneficiary and the trustee may be the same person, although they do not have to be.

The Deed of Trust are almost always recorded with the County Recorder in the county where the
real estate is located.

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MECHANIC’S LIEN
Fee: $229

The We The People Mechanic’s Lien form may be used to file a lien against real estate. Those who provide labor, work, or materials for the improvement of private real estate located within California, and are not paid-in-full, may have a right to enforce their claim for payment against the property.

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The We The People Mechanic’s Lien form may be used to file a lien against real estate. Those who provide labor, work, or materials for the improvement of private real estate located within California, and are not paid-in-full, may have a right to enforce their claim for payment against the property.

A Mechanic’s Lien is an effective remedy for contractors, subcontractors, and others involved in the construction or improvement of real estate to resolve payment problems. If a service or materials provider records a Mechanic’s Lien against the real estate being improved, the owner can not easily sell or refinance the property without first paying off the debt secured by the lien. A Mechanic’s Lien motivates the owner to make sure the contractors get paid.

Claimants who do not have a direct contractual relationship with the owner (e.g., subcontractors) must provide a Preliminary Notice within 20 days of furnishing labor or materials to the job. This ensures that the owner is aware of a potential claimant, so that appropriate steps can be taken to confirm that the contractor is paid. Preliminary Notices must be provided to the owner, general contractor, and lender. The Mechanic’s Lien requirements are complex and strict, so you should make sure that you have filed all the necessary notices and documents and that you comply with the time requirements. The Mechanic’s Lien form is the only such document that is prepared by We The People.

Once a Mechanics’ Lien has been recorded, the claimant must file a court action to enforce the lien within 90 days unless the lien claimant grants a properly recorded extension of credit to the property owner. The lien’s effective period is extended until 90 days after the credit expires, but no more than one year after the completion of the work of improvement. If no court action is filed after 90 days (and there is not an extension by that time), the lien is no longer valid. However, many title companies don’t recognize this fact, and require that the lien be removed before clear title can pass to a buyer.

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MOBILE HOME TRANSFER
Fee: $169

The We The People Mobile Home Transfer form is a document that may be used to transfer ownership of a mobile home to another party or into your Living Trust. You generally first must obtain a Mobile Home Tax Clearance and send it along with your original registration card and the original certificate of title to the Department of Housing.

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The We The People Mobile Home Transfer form is a document that may be used to transfer ownership of a mobile home to another party or into your Living Trust. You generally first must obtain a Mobile Home Tax Clearance and send it along with your original registration card and the original certificate of title to the Department of Housing.

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PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST PACKAGE
Fee: $349

The We The People Promissory Note and Deed of Trust Package combines two useful documents into one package: Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. The We The People Promissory Note form is used to document that a borrower (the maker) agrees or promises to pay back money to a lender (the holder) according to specified terms.

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The We The People Promissory Note and Deed of Trust Package combines two useful documents into one package: Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. The We The People Promissory Note form is used to document that a borrower (the maker) agrees or promises to pay back money to a lender (the holder) according to specified terms.

When used with a We The People Deed of Trust, the Promissory Note is secured with a lien on the real estate listed in the Deed of Trust. While a Deed of Trust in itself is not a debt, it is evidence of a debt. It is a transfer of an interest in land, from the owner to the lender, on the condition that this interest will be returned to the owner of the real estate when the terms of the debt have been satisfied. In other words, the Deed of Trust is a security for the loan that the lender makes to the borrower. The We The People Deed of Trust is filed with the County Recorder in the county where the real estate is located, alerting others that the property has been used to secure a debt.

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FEE WAIVER PACKAGE
Fee: $179

The We The People Fee Waiver Package may be able to help you if you need to file papers in court (such as a divorce or guardianship) and cannot afford the court fees. The Package includes all the forms you need to ask the court to waive the normal fees.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

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The We The People Fee Waiver Package may be able to help you if you need to file papers in court (such as a divorce or guardianship) and cannot afford the court fees. The Package includes all the forms you need to ask the court to waive the normal fees.

The We The People Fee Waiver Package includes the following standard forms:

• Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
• Order on Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
• Notice of Waiver of Court Fees and Costs

A fee waiver is generally granted under the following conditions:

• You are current receiving assistance under the following programs: SSI, CalWorks, Food Stamps, County Relief, General Relief, or General Assistance; or
• Your total gross monthly household income is equal to or less than the amounts as set each year by the Court; or
• Your income is not enough to pay for the common necessaries of life for yourself and the people you support and also pay court fees and costs.

The Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs includes very detailed information regarding your monthly income and expenses. You may also want to provide additional documentation if you are currently receiving public assistance from one of the programs listed above. You can also provide your social security number, but by providing the additional documentation the court’s review process will be quicker.

The Application is a confidential document and does not have to be given to any of the other parties in your case. If your Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs is approved you may not have to pay filing fees, certification fees, sheriff or marshal fees, or copying fees, as ordered by the Court.

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Fee: $149

The We The People Notice of Change of Address can be used to let the court (and other parties to your case) know that you have a new address.

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The We The People Notice of Change of Address can be used to let the court (and other parties to your case) know that you have a new address.

It is very important in any court case that the court have your current address. Otherwise you may not receive timely notice of court dates or receive copies of responses that been filed in your case.

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REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL PACKAGE
Fee: $179

The We The People Request for Dismissal Package can be used to let the court clerk (and other parties to your case) know that the judge has dismissed (or cancelled) your case.

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The We The People Request for Dismissal Package can be used to let the court clerk (and other parties to your case) know that the judge has dismissed (or cancelled) your case.

The Package includes the following standard forms:

• Request for Dismissal
• Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service.

The We The People Request for Dismissal Package can be used with any type of case (divorce, legal separation, probate, small claims, etc.). If a response or answer to the case has been filed, then each party has to agree to the dismissal and sign the Request for Dismissal form. Once a case has been dismissed it cannot be started over except by filing a new petition and paying a new filing fee.

One the Court has entered the dismissal, all of the parties to the case have to be given notice that the case has been dismissed and the proof of service filed with the Court.

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PROMISSORY NOTE
Fee: $229

The We The People Promissory Note form is used to document that a borrower (the maker) agrees or promises to pay back money to a lender (the holder) according to specified terms.

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The We The People Promissory Note form is used to document that a borrower (the maker) agrees or promises to pay back money to a lender (the holder) according to specified terms.

The terms of the Promissory Note form include the amount borrowed (the principal amount), the interest rate, the dates payments begin and end, the amount of each payment, and any late fees.

The Promissory Note form is generally not recorded. During the term of the loan, the lender retains the promissory note. When the loan is paid, the promissory note is marked “paid in full” and returned to the borrower.

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WRIT OF EXECUTION
Fee: $349

The We The People Writ of Execution can be used as the first step to enforcing a money judgment you have won in a court case.

If the County where your case was filed requires an Application for Issuance of Writ and Order before issuing the actual Writ, this document will also be prepared for you.

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The We The People Writ of Execution can be used as the first step to enforcing a money judgment you have won in a court case.

If the County where your case was filed requires an Application for Issuance of Writ and Order before issuing the actual Writ, this document will also be prepared for you.

If you win your case and the judgment debtor does not pay you the amount owed within 30 days after entry of the judgment and there is no appeal pending, then you can place a levy on wages or other property of the judgment debtor to collect the money owed to you. In order to place the levy you must first have the court issue a Writ of Execution. The Writ of Execution is a certification of the amount owed and allows the levying office (in California this is usually the
County Sheriff) to begin the process of collecting on the judgment that is owed to you.

Depending on the method you intend to use to collect funds from the debtor, you may need additional documents that are not included with a Writ of Execution.

A separate writ must be issued for each county where you believe the debtor has funds that can be collected to satisfy your judgment. For example, if the debtor works in Los Angeles County but banks in Orange County, two Writs of Execution may be required. You can continue to request that a new Writ be issued until the money judgment is satisfied, except that a new writ may not be issued until the expiration of 180 days after the issuance of a prior writ unless the
writ could not be acted on.

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TRAVEL PERMISSION LETTER
Fee: $129

The We The People Travel Permission Letter form can be used to establish an absent parent’s permission for a minor child to travel with a non-custodial parent or other relative or family friend.

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The We The People Travel Permission Letter form can be used to establish an absent parent’s permission for a minor child to travel with a non-custodial parent or other relative or family friend.

Airlines, cruise lines, and immigration agents can deny minor children initial boarding or entry to foreign countries without proper proof of identification and citizenship, and a permission letter from the absent or non-custodial parent. The We The People Travel Permission Letter form is signed before a notary and includes specific details about the trip, the custodial adult, and the child. It also includes consent for the adult to authorize emergency treatment for the child in
case the need should arise.

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SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY
Fee: $179

The We The People Substitution of Attorney form can be used to let the Court and other interested persons know that you are changing attorneys or have decided to act as your own attorney (in pro per).

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MORE ABOUT SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY

The We The People Substitution of Attorney form can be used to let the Court and other interested persons know that you are changing attorneys or have decided to act as your own attorney (in pro per).

Often, when you start a court case, you may feel you need an attorney. The attorney informs the Court (and other parties) that he or she will be acting on your behalf. Other attorneys and other parties in the case, then, can only contact you through your attorney.

As the case continues, however, you may decide that it would be in your best interest to act as your own attorney, or to act in pro per. It is very rare that the Court will not allow you to act as your own attorney. The Court does require that you notify the other party in your case that you have changed (or “substituted”) your attorney. Your previous attorney is also expected to consent to the change.

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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFESSIONAL)
Fee: $299

The We The People Articles of Incorporation (Professional) form may be used to prepare the charter document for forming a professional corporation.

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MORE ABOUT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFESSIONAL)

The We The People Articles of Incorporation (Professional) form may be used to prepare the charter document for forming a professional corporation.

A professional corporation is a business organization whose shareholders are all licensed professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, accountants, and architects. A professional corporation can help licensed professionals protect their personal assets from lawsuits brought against their practice or against their partners, but generally do not protect the licensed professional from professional malpractice claims.

A California professional corporation is generally required to pay to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) an annual minimum tax of $800.00. As your We The People store representative is unable to give you tax or legal advice, you should consult your tax advisor if you have any questions.

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NAME RESERVATION (LLC)
Fee: $129

With the We The People Name Reservation (LLC) service, you may check the availability of your proposed LLC name and secure the name if it is available.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT NAME RESERVATION (LLC)

With the We The People Name Reservation (LLC) service, you may check the availability of your proposed LLC name and secure the name if it is available.

This service helps prevent the rejection of your articles of organization by the California Secretary of State due to the possible unavailability of your proposed LLC name. You will provide us with up to three LLC name choices in your order of preference and within hours we’ll let you know which one of your LLC names is available (on a preliminary basis). We can then secure your proposed LLC name with the California Secretary of State for up to 60 days.

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NAME RESERVATION (CORPORATION)
Fee: $129

With the We The People Name Reservation (Corporation) service, you may check the availability of your proposed corporate name and secure the name if it is available.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT NAME RESERVATION (CORPORATION)

With the We The People Name Reservation (Corporation) service, you may check the availability of your proposed corporate name and secure the name if it is available.

This service helps prevent the rejection of your articles of incorporation by the California Secretary of State due to the possible unavailability of your proposed corporate name. You will provide us with up to three corporate name choices in your order of preference and within hours we’ll let you know which one of your corporate names is available (on a preliminary basis). We can then secure your proposed corporate name with the California Secretary of State for up to 60 days.

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – IRS FORM SS-4
Fee: $109

IRS Form SS-4 is used to apply for an employer identification number for your business.

Most businesses apply for an EIN at the time the business is formed. Most banks require that you obtain your EIN (your employer tax identification number) before your business can open a bank account.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – IRS FORM SS-4

IRS Form SS-4 is used to apply for an employer identification number for your business.

Most businesses apply for an EIN at the time the business is formed. Most banks require that you obtain your EIN (your employer tax identification number) before your business can open a bank account.

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S-CORP- IRS Form 2553 – Election by a Small Business Corporation
Fee: $109

IRS Form 2553 is used to request that the IRS designate your corporation as an S corporation. For new corporations, the IRS Form 2553 may be submitted at anytime during its tax year so long as the filing is made no later than 75 days after the corporation has begun any of the following activities (whichever is earliest): conducted business as a corporation, acquired assets, or issued stock to shareholders.

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MORE ABOUT S-CORP- IRS Form 2553 – Election by a Small Business Corporation

IRS Form 2553 is used to request that the IRS designate your corporation as an S corporation. For new corporations, the IRS Form 2553 may be submitted at anytime during its tax year so long as the filing is made no later than 75 days after the corporation has begun any of the following activities (whichever is earliest): conducted business as a corporation, acquired assets, or issued stock to shareholders.

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WRIT OF EXECUTION
Fee: $149

The We The People Writ of Execution can be used as the first step to enforcing a money judgment you have won in a court case.

If the County where your case was filed requires an Application for Issuance of Writ and Order before issuing the actual Writ, this document will also be prepared for you.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT WRIT OF EXECUTION

The We The People Writ of Execution can be used as the first step to enforcing a money judgment you have won in a court case.

If the County where your case was filed requires an Application for Issuance of Writ and Order before issuing the actual Writ, this document will also be prepared for you.

If you win your case and the judgment debtor does not pay you the amount owed within 30 days after entry of the judgment and there is no appeal pending, then you can place a levy on wages or other property of the judgment debtor to collect the money owed to you. In order to place the levy you must first have the court issue a Writ of Execution. The Writ of Execution is a certification of the amount owed and allows the levying office (in California this is usually the
County Sheriff) to begin the process of collecting on the judgment that is owed to you.

Depending on the method you intend to use to collect funds from the debtor, you may need additional documents that are not included with a Writ of Execution.

A separate writ must be issued for each county where you believe the debtor has funds that can be collected to satisfy your judgment. For example, if the debtor works in Los Angeles County but banks in Orange County, two Writs of Execution may be required. You can continue to request that a new Writ be issued until the money judgment is satisfied, except that a new writ may not be issued until the expiration of 180 days after the issuance of a prior writ unless the
writ could not be acted on.

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PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Fee: $549

The We The People Partnership Agreement may be used to document the terms of a simple agreement between partners in a business.

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MORE ABOUT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

The We The People Partnership Agreement may be used to document the terms of a simple agreement between partners in a business.

Any two individuals or businesses can enter into a Partnership Agreement. They can do this with a handshake or a verbal agreement. A Partnership Agreement describes the terms, conditions, and profit/loss distributions of a partnership.

A partnership is the simplest business entity to form, and does not have to operate in a formal manner. However, the partners are personally responsible for the partnerships’ debts. So, to protect their personal assets, many people choose to form corporations or LLCs instead of a partnership.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
Fee: $139

The We The People Fictitious Business Name Statement form may be used to let others know that your corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership desires to operate under an assumed name.

* The fees above do not include filing, recording, or courier service fees.

MORE ABOUT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The We The People Fictitious Business Name Statement form may be used to let others know that your corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership desires to operate under an assumed name.

Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships are required to conduct activities under their true legal name. If a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership desires to conduct activities under a name other than its true legal name, an appropriate Fictitious Business Name Statement form must be filed with the county where the principal place of business is located. Note that fictitious business names are not filed with the Secretary of State’s office.

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STATEMENT AND DESIGNATION BY FOREIGN CORPORATION
Fee: $279

The We The People Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation form may be used to register a foreign corporation (one that was not formed in California) to do business in California.

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MORE ABOUT STATEMENT AND DESIGNATION BY FOREIGN CORPORATION

The We The People Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation form may be used to register a foreign corporation (one that was not formed in California) to do business in California.

To qualify a foreign corporation to transact business in California, the foreign corporation needs to file a Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation form with the California Secretary of State.

Note: A certificate by an authorized public official of the state or place of incorporation, to the effect that the corporation is an existing corporation in good standing status in that state or place, must be attached to the Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation form at the time of filing. A certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation does not meet this requirement and will not be accepted in lieu of the required certificate.

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Please click on the options below to read description:

• LEGAL SEPARATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
• LEGAL SEPARATION WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
• LEGAL SEPARATION AMENDMENT
• LEGAL SEPARATION RESPONSE
• MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
• MORE ABOUT LEGAL SEPARATION
• MORE DIVORCE / LEGAL SEPARATION RELATED SERVICES

LEGAL SEPARATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $599

The We The People Legal Separation with Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a legal separation when the parties have children together or the wife is pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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LEGAL SEPARATION WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN
Fee: $549

The We The People Legal Separation without Minor Children Package can be used to obtain a legal separation when you and your spouse have no children together and the wife is not pregnant. This Package is appropriate whether or not you have property or debts that you and your spouse need to divide.

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LEGAL SEPARATION RESPONSE
Fee: $299

The We The People Legal Separation Response Package can be used to respond if you have been served with a Petition for Legal Separation. Once you have been served with a Petition, you have 30 days to let the Court know if you want to be a full participant in the legal separation process. You may want to do this even if you agree with everything the Petition says.

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LEGAL SEPARATION AMENDMENT
Fee: $129

The We The People Legal Separation Amendment can be used if changes are needed on forms that have already been served on the other party or have already been filed in court.

Essentially any document filed with the court prior to the entry of Judgment can be amended. The amendment could be due to a clerical or typographical error, or simply a change in the terms of an agreement. If a document or form is changed, then usually it has to be re-served or re-filed just as the original documents was served or filed.

The Court will only allow you to amend your Petition once without getting permission from the Judge in advance. Obtaining the permission for a second amendment is not something that We The People will be able to assist you with.

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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Fee: $499

The We The People Marital Settlement Agreement can be used for either a divorce or legal separation when you and your spouse want to finalize the division of property and debts and/or spell out the terms of any child custody, visitation, or support agreements.

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MORE ABOUT LEGAL SEPARATION

Legal separation, unlike a divorce, does not result in ending a marriage. This process is for couples that wish to separate, but do not desire to end the marriage, and establish an agreement on parenting, property distribution, and financial responsibilities. Some couples prefer legal separation over divorce for religious reasons. However, legal separation at its conclusion does not end a marriage, and as a result legally separated (but not divorced) couples can’t marry someone else.

A written legal separation agreement addresses issues such as parenting, spousal support, children support, division of property and payment of debts. When both parties agree on these issues, the legal separation is considered “uncontested.”

To obtain a legal separation, the required paperwork will have to be filed with the appropriate court, beginning with a petition (or complaint), by one or both parties.

A judge grants legal separation after the necessary paperwork has been completed and submitted, any required waiting periods have lapsed, and all required appearances before the judge are completed. In some cases it may not be necessary to be physically present in the court to get a legal separation. However, this is up to the court and depends on the issues being considered.

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A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business entity that offers personal liability protection for its owners from company debts and liabilities, similar to the protection shareholders of a corporation have. LLC owners have the option of being taxed as a partnership or as a corporation, and can select how the LLC will be managed. The creation of an LLC entails the preparation of certain documents that are required to be filed with the Secretary of State (or other appropriate department) in the state of organization.
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Package	Start-up $249 + State Fees	Small Business $549 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

$249 + State Fees

Package	Start-up
Articles of Incorporation
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

Package	Small Business $549 + State Fees
Articles of Incorporation
Operating Agreement
Preliminary Name Search
Resolutions (Customized)
Corporate Seal and Kit
– A record book with the name of the business embossed on the spine
– Custom printed and numbered Share Certificates
– LLC Embosser Seal
– Membership ledger
– Summary of transactions worksheet
EIN preparation

* * The fees above do not include State filing fees or courier service fees.