by Schorr Law | Aug 5, 2020 | Ownership
California is one of a handful of states that use a “community property” system for dividing married couple’s assets upon divorce. The general concept of a community property system is that all assets acquired by a married couple during the marriage are presumed to be...
by Schorr Law | May 4, 2020 | Other, Ownership
Schorr Law’s practice concentrates on litigating matters relating to real property. Personal property matters, however, are not necessarily excluded from the firm’s practice. Sometimes, personal property is used to improve real property. When that happens, it is...
by Schorr Law | Sep 11, 2019 | Ownership
The state of California, with its unique community property laws, presents a distinct legal framework for married couples and domestic partners in managing their real property assets. This guide aims to provide clarity on the rights and responsibilities concerning...
by Schorr Law | Apr 25, 2019 | Ownership, Partition
It is fundamental to joint ownership that each owner has an equal right to possess, use, and benefit from the entire property. In a previous post, we introduced such characteristics of joint ownership in the forms of joint tenancy and tenancy in common. In this post,...
by Schorr Law | Feb 8, 2019 | Ownership
President Lyndon B. Johnson once said: “In 1790, the nation which had fought a revolution against taxation without representation discovered that some of its citizens weren’t much happier about taxation with representation.” Property taxes are calculated...
by Schorr Law | Nov 10, 2018 | Ownership
When it comes to owning real estate in California, there are two common ways that individuals can hold title to a property: Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common. While these terms may sound similar, they have distinct legal implications that can have a significant...
