A recent article in the LA Times reminds us of just how important it is to have some kind of living will or advanced healthcare directive, and that it is absolutely necessary to talk about these things with your loved ones. If you have not done these things it is your loved ones who will be left to make the painful and t

A winning $1 million lottery ticket picked out of a gas station trash can has become the subject of a three-way legal battle in Arkansas.Sharon Jones was at a Super One Stop in July 2011 in Bebee, Ark., when she went to a trash bin to pick up a handful of discarded lottery tickets, as she had done many times before

Anand "Lucky" Jesrani recently was the recipient of the 20 Under 40 of Shasta County award.  The awards reception was held on January 25, 2012 and was presented by the Redding Record Searchlight.  The class of 2011 features 20 north state individuals, including Mr. Jesrani, under the age of 40 who demonstrate l

As the number of Internet websites and software packages have quickly multiplied, along with the many books and stationery store kits that have always been available, do-it-yourself (DIY) estate planning is on the rise. The one-size-fits-all fill-in-the-blank forms that these sources provide may be attractive to some ind

Mr. Jesrani's Legal Hour segment will be airing live on January 17th at 8:00am on 1460am. Here are the podcasts for the last two shows (each starts 1-hour into the recordings):December 13, 2011

With the dawn of every New Year comes a slew of new laws that go into effect, the state legislature having passed them the year prior. 2012 is no different as multiple laws in California will change personal liberties and the way we do business. For better or for worse, nonsensical or justified, every Californian

These articles prove that even the [former] wealthiest of individuals sometimes require the lifeline provided by bankruptcy protection. And that’s how it should be --- Bankruptcy exists to help ALL people out of otherwise insurmountable financial difficulties; it is a financial vehicle that sometimes must be utilized.&

Some individuals are reluctant to use the federal bankruptcy process to legally adjust an unmanageable personal financial condition. Many of these people view bankruptcy as a personal failure, something to be avoided at all costs. In truth, bankruptcy is not a declaration of failure; it is simply the recognition of an in

Like many others, you may be upside down in your home and have virtually no equity.  Making monthly mortgage payments to both a first and a second mortgage company may be a daunting task for you and your family every month.  On top of the mortgage payments you may be drowning in credit card or medical debt.&nbs

How much do you know about estate plans?  And how do you know when you need one?  Many people have a vague feeling that they should execute some kind of estate plan eventually, but think (hope) that they really don’t need one right now. On our blog we spend a lot of time telling people that they do nee

If you are struggling with debt problems, you may be dealing with debt collectors calling you constantly.  Many of these items are very informative and helpful.  Nonetheless, no decision regarding your finances when you are struggling with debt should be made without consulting with a competent attorney, such a

Mr. Jesrani will be a regular monthly guest on KCNR 1460am Free Fire Radio with Carl & Linda Bott, every second Tuesday of the month.  Hear his first guest appearance, where he discussed and took calls on

From plainvanillashell.com:Must a shopping center tenant pay a full amount of rent for a period when the center’s occupancy rate plunges?Recently posing that question was the clothing retailer Old Navy. And attempting a credible response were the owners of Hastings Village, a Pasadena, CA, shopping center

When it comes to family matters, women are often the head (and sometimes the sole member) of the planning committee. Vacations, dinner parties, school activities and celebrations… many of these wouldn’t happen at all if the women of the family didn’t take the lead. Estate Planning tends to be no different: M

Estate planning does not consist of a single, uniform goal or strategy. Instead, estate planning exists on a spectrum, with a simple will on one end and a comprehensive and interconnected series of documents and/or entities on the other. But as this

Mr. Lucky Jesrani will be making regular Guest Appearances on Carl and Linda Bott's radio show on News Talk 1460 AM, starting in the next couple weeks.  Mr. Jesrani will be featured for discussing and taking calls on various legal issues including bankruptcy, estate pl

Federal law guarantees open access to the courts and permits self representation in lawsuits, including bankruptcy proceedings. However, the most important question is not “can you,” but “should you” represent yourself in a bankruptcy case.Proceeding pro se (Latin meaning “for himself”) in a bankr

A recent article in Forbes has shed light on a fact that estate planners have always known: There is far more to creating a good estate plan than just drafting the documents. In fact, according to the article, there is a fine art

New news concerning depositions of out of state witnesses.  Mr. Jesrani is an experienced litigator who has conducted numerous depositions for individuals, corporations, and other entities.  Please see this article from law.com concerning a recent ruling by the California Supreme Court.Trial courts

If you are a college graduate and struggling with debt, you are not alone.  The percentage of college graduates filing for personal bankruptcy rose 20 percent during the last five years, according the 2010 Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Demographics Report, published by the Institute for Financial Literacy.

As you all are probably aware, Lucky Jesrani is very dedicated to the service club he is a member of: The Active 20-30 Club of Redding.The Redding 20-30 Club has fantastic news about a new event that it will be promoting and hosting, specifically the Sundial Film Festival.  See article at anewscafe.com

A regular question asked to me by people is about the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common. The terms can get sometimes confusing, but each for of ownership is unique and involves different rights when there are multiple owners.  Below I describe the different forms of ownership of Real Estate:

Today I just wanted to share a couple news articles I came across that were interesting to me.  Being an attorney requires serious analysis of complex legal issues so legal news like the articles below provide perfect breaks from the profession.  By posting these articles I am by no means agreeing w

After three years of delighting audiences with unique and creative, locally produced films and photography, the Redding Rotary Club has transferred ownership of the festival to the Active 20-30 Club of Redding

When it comes to estate planning there are two major vehicles for the distribution of property: A will and a trust. Both are very useful tools and can accomplish specific goals—but how do you know which one is best for your family? Which document you will need depends on a number of factors, some of which may se

The fairly recent news of the Dodgers Bankruptcy is an important story for those fearing bankruptcy to consider. People facing financial difficulties often feel like they are the only ones having money troubles and are reluctant to file for bankruptcy because they are afraid the public will consider them irresponsible. B

I believe most bankruptcy attorneys have probably heard a lot of misinformation about bankruptcy... I know I have.  So, I wanted to write today about the question I get asked the most: “Should I do a short sale, rather than letting the property go in a foreclosure or a bankruptcy?”  People who call me with

With all the recent news about what will happen with estate taxes, the process of probate has come up quite a bit.  Sometimes probate is mentioned in a low-key, matter-of-fact kind of way; at other times it is presented as something scary, and to be avoided at all costs. We know our readers have seen the term often

On June 25th 2011, Mr. Jesrani was installed as the President of The Active 20-30 Club of Redding.  The Active 20-30 Club is a National Service Organization, with young professionals who serve the special needs of children in their local communities.  As you have seen on other blog posts on this page, Mr. Jesra

As of July 1, 2011, all existing single-family dwelling units must have installed a carbon monoxide detector.  This bill deals with existing housing. (New construction standards are set by state agencies.) It covers every "dwelling unit intended for human occupancy" which means single-family housing, fac

Having the right attorney on your side is invaluable.  As I say on my website “Trying to handle a legal issue without a lawyer is like playing chess with just the pawn. You'll be over-matched and have limited moves in which to achieve your goals.”  Here is a prime example of how a good lawyer helped a coupl

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's tree lawsuit finally came to an end on Wednesday, settling a years-long battle between the eccentric multi-millionaire and his downhill neighbors who have allowed their trees to block his view. Larry Ellison's tree lawsuit began when his new downhill neighbors allowed their monstrous trees to

Most everyone who has been exposed to day-to-day conversations about short sales and loan modifications has heard countless stories of bank errors, misstatements, bad faith, and downright duplicity. More often than not, such tales are told with an air of exasperated resignation. “What are you going to do?”

Mr. Jesrani has a strong passion for the law and is dedicated to providing quality legal service to his clients.  Besides working hard for his client, Mr. Jesrani is equally as dedicated to helping to improve his community, specifically the City of Redding, through volunteer service.Read about Mr. Jesran

Mr. Jesrani will be a guest speaker at an Estate Planning seminar on May 19th at 10:00am. The seminar is hosted by hosted Rod Long & Courtney McElvain of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc. (1255 East St, downtown Redding).The seminar will cover topics including the common types of estate plans and who ne

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