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Free MEANS TEST CALCULATOR for (applies the state and county income and expense standards into your means test calculation. Updated with the latest median income and expense standards for April 1, 2024)
Free BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTION FINDER: Search detailed listings of bankruptcy exemptions under law and Federal law, for use in filing out Schedule C, when you file for bankruptcy.
BANKRUPTCY COURT ESSENTIAL INFO: Get information about using your local bankruptcy court.
California is divided into 4 federal districts with main cities in
- San Francisco (Northern District)
- Sacramento (Eastern Distrcit)
- Los Angeles (Central District)
- San Diego (Southern District)
FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS:
We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.

PROBATE COURT FINDER:
Probate Court for : Key information about your local probate court (Superior Court in ) for .
How Probate Works in : How to handle the probate of an inheritance at 's probate court.
Small Estates Procedures in : Learn how to use 's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.
Estate Taxes:
, like most states, does not impose an estate or inheritance tax. Only a few states do.
Ways to Avoid Probate in . Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)
California has allowed TODDs since 2016. However, it recently revised its law in 2022 and now requires a few more formalities when creating one, and for the beneficiary when claiming the property after the original dies. But it still avoids probate.

Benefit Amounts in : Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
Eligibility: >Whether you qualify for unemployment.
How to Apply: How to apply for unemployment in .
Unemployment Office Near Me? How to find your local unemployment office.
COVID-19 Benefits: We tracked the rise and fall of COVID-19 unemployment benefit payments.

Minimum Wage:
The minimum wage in California is $16 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in The Golden State must be paid at least $16 an hour.

As of April 1, 2024, fast food workers minimum wage is $20 per hour.

Quite a few local governments in California have passed ordinances establishing a higher minimum wage. If you work in one of these cities or counties, you are entitled to earn the higher local minimum wage amount.
Overtime Pay: Every state has rules about weekly maximum hours and overtime. Learn about the overtime laws in and whether they apply to you.
Wage Claims: If you're being unlawfully underpaid, you need to learn how to file a "Wage Claim" in .
Tips : Every state has special pay rates for tipped workers. Find out the rules for tipped workers in .

State Standards For Custody Decisions: How Courts make child custody decisions
Family Court for : Family Court information, including maps, forms and links.
Enforcement of Custody Orders: Can you enlist local police to help enforce a custody court order?
Child Custody Lawyers: To help you handle your child custody matters.

Sign Up: We have the latest on how to sign up for Obamacare Insurance for 2023 in !
Is Health Insurance Mandatory in ? Learn about whether imposes tax penalties for not having health insurance.
Special Enrollment Periods: How to enroll because of a "special enrollment period."
Rates & Providers in Your County: Information and rates for providers for if you live in a state served by Healthcare.gov.