I recently became involved in a matter in which a homeowner's position could have been materially different had a Declaration of Homestead been recorded before the problem arose. After seeing the issue play out in an actual case, I immediately recorded one for my own home and decided to make this service available to my clients and the public.
California already provides certain automatic homestead protections. A separately recorded Declaration of Homestead may provide important additional protection, particularly if a judgment is later recorded or the homeowner voluntarily sells the property and needs to protect qualifying sale proceeds.
What's Included
Attorney consultation and review of ownership, occupancy, and eligibility
Retrieval and review of the available recorded deed and legal description
Preparation of an attorney-drafted Declaration of Homestead
One scheduled signing and notarization appointment at an agreed public location
Notarization
Hand delivery and recording with the Riverside County Recorder
Ordinary Riverside County recording fees
Delivery of the recorded declaration
Important Notes
The package is intended for routine Riverside County matters in which ownership and occupancy are not disputed and the homeowner is seeking prospective protection.
Existing judgments, levies, foreclosures, bankruptcies, probate matters, disputed ownership, trust issues, pending sales, and other unusual circumstances may require separate legal analysis.
Flat Fee
$495
All-inclusive. No hidden fees. Covers consultation, preparation, notarization, recording, and delivery.
To inquire, please contact us by email with the subject line "Homestead."