Can I Use a Land Trust in California?

California is a community property state. In that respect, California differs from many other states. California Land Trust property is NOT subject to dower, community property, or other marital rights of Beneficiaries. This means instruments dealing with the title to...

Single Purpose Entity

Typically, a Single Purpose Entity (SPE in conventional jargon) is an LLC used for one purpose. SPE's are also referred to as single-asset or special purpose entities.  They are a legal entity created to satisfy a narrow, specific, or temporary purpose. SPE's are...

Are You Attracting Identity Thieves?

When you buy a house and finance it with a mortgage that gets recorded at the courthouse, you are asking Identity Thieves to become a part of your life! The average person does not think about it. When you finance a property that is secured by a mortgage there is an...