In Propria Persona

Self-help legal information and resources; news and commentary pertaining to non-attorney legal document service providers.

Author: Suzanne Ervine is a bonded legal document assistant and a practicing freelance paralegal based in San Diego. She also authors The Contractor's Secret Weapon.

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Recent Posts from In Propria Persona

Don’t be Fooled by Solicitations from Companies that Will “File” Your Annual Corporate Minutes (for a fee, of course)
After recently receiving a suspicious-looking solicitation on “official” letterhead bearing a Sacramento address, a client asked:“I got a form in the mail entitled “Disclosure Statement: Department of Annual Business Minutes (DOBM)” or “Annual Disclosure Statement”…
Attorney General Sues 21 Individuals and 14 Companies Who Ripped Off Homeowners Desperate for Mortgage Relief
As part of a massive federal-state crackdown on loan modification scams, California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. at a press conference today announced the filing of legal action against 21 individuals and 14 companies…
FAQ: Should I Incorporate My Business?
The primary advantages of operating as a corporation are liability protection and potential tax savings. Like any important decision, choosing whether to incorporate involves weighing the pros and cons, and should only be done after…
What is a Notice of Pendency of Action (Lis Pendens)?
A “notice of pendency of action,” also known as a “lis pendens” (Latin for “a suit pending”), is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed that may affect either the title to, possession…
Association Updates LDA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility; Adopts LDA Client’s Bill of Rights
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) yesterday unanimously voted to approve an expanded Legal Document Assistant (LDA) Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and a new LDA Client’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.…
San Diego Law Library to Host Free Events & Classes
Law Week 2009: A Legacy of Liberty – Celebrating Lincoln's BicentennialThe San Diego County Public Law Library is offering special lectures, legal clinics and exhibits celebrating Law Week. All Law Week events are FREE to…
Foreclosure Rescue Scams Skyrocket; Protect Yourself Now
Source: Findlaw.comThe nationwide jump in foreclosures and mortgage defaults has triggered a corresponding rise in the number of predatory scams targeting financially-strapped homeowners. The federal government is announcing a crackdown on loan modification and foreclosure…
San Diego Bar Association Launches "Ask-a-Lawyer" Program
Attorneys offering free legal advice throughout San Diego CountyThe San Diego County Bar Association‘s (SDCBA) Lawyer Referral and Information Service is hosting a series of Ask-a-Lawyer free legal assistance clinics throughout San Diego County this…
Federal Courts React to Tide of Pro Se Litigants
From The National Law JournalIn response to a growing tide of pro se litigants in federal courts, legal centers in at least three districts have been set up to provide services and advice to parties…
My Living Will
Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle.…