Tuesday, February 5, 2020: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful. 

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/) 

NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:

Compton Public Library
240 West Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
310-637-0202

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - CANCELLED  To view the online class video, please click here.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Learn basic information on how divorce and separation work under California family law, including the court process, dividing assets and debts, mediation and settlement options, and where to go for further information and assistance.

Class covers:

•  The court process: steps in a divorce case, and what to expect
   Legal consequences of separation before (or without) divorce
   Dividing money, property, and debts
   Litigation, mediation and collaboration
   Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:
Norwalk Public Library
12350 Imperial Hwy
Norwalk, CA90650
(562) 868-0775

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. -  CANCELLED
Tuesday, September 1, 2020: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful. 

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/) 

NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.
* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:
Norwalk Public Library
12350 Imperial Hwy
Norwalk, CA90650
(562) 868-0775

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019:  1:00 p.m. — 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 21, 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

This class offers an overview of the process and procedures of a lawsuit filed in Superior Court from both the plaintiff and defendant’s viewpoints. 

Class covers:

• Filing and serving plaintiff’s complaint
• Filing and serving defendant’s response
• Discovery rules and procedures involving both parties
• Alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation

Location:
Pasadena Public Library, Central Library, 285 East Walnut Street. Pasadena, CA, 91101

Phone: 626-744-4066

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE