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  • Ask a Law Librarian for help

    Ask for help researching your legal problem.

  • Find a legal form

    Search through court and non-court forms.

  • Research a legal problem

    Access select law library materials from home.

  • Visit the Tulare County Public Law Library

    View the Public Law Library's hours and locations.

  • Adopt an animal

    Become a forever home for an animal.

  • Apply for a business license

    Learn how to apply for a business license.

  • Apply for a Concealed Weapons Permit

    Learn more about the California Concealed Weapons Permit Application.

  • Apply for a marriage license

    Use the checklist for all necessary information to apply for a marriage license. A marriage license must be issued before a marriage ceremony is performed.

  • Apply for a permit

    Apply for Land Use Permits, Building Permits, Encroachment and Transportation Permits, and Special Event Permits.

  • Apply for CalFresh

    Apply for CalFresh, a nutritional assistance program providing monthly benefits to help low-income individuals and households buy healthy and nutritious food.

  • Apply for Medi-Cal

    Apply for no- or low-cost Medi-Cal health care.

  • Apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

    WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services.

  • Apply to host a Summer Night Lights event

    Summer Night Lights provides positive programming and a safe environment for youth of all ages.

  • Ask a Law Librarian for help

    Ask for help researching your legal problem.

  • Ask questions about my child support case

    Make an appointment to ask questions about your case.

  • Bid on vehicles

    Purchase used County vehicles online.

  • Buy a dog license

    Buy or renew your dog licenses online.

  • Change my address with the Assessor's Office

    Update your address with Assessor's Office to receive important legal documents. Forms available at this link.

  • Change the child support order

    Modify a child support order.

  • Check zoning

    Using the Tulare County Public Parcel Search, look up land by parcel number to determine lot size, zoning designation, and the most recent appraised value.

  • Close my child support case

    Close a child support case.

  • Contact my Supervisor

    Find County Supervisor contact information.

  • Contact Sheriff Mike Boudreaux

    Request services of our Department for your function or event.

  • Contact the Fraud Hotline

    Contact the Fraud Hotline.

  • Contact the Sheriff's Department

    Click here for department contact information.

  • Contact the Sheriff's TipNow program

    TipNow receives anonymous real-time SMS/text, voice, and email tips from the community to help prevent crime, theft, and emergency situations.

  • Donate to Friends of Tulare County

    Submit a tax-deductible donation to one of the 28 programs that are a part of our Tulare County 501(c)(3) non-profit, Friends of Tulare County.

  • Drill a well

    Get information on drilling a well.

  • Drill a well

    Get information on drilling a well.

  • File a claim

    Use this link to file claims against the County of Tulare through the Clerk of the Board.

  • File an Assessment Appeal

    If you disagree with your property tax assessment, use this link to learn more about the appeals process.

  • Fill out a Grand Jury complaint form

    File a complaint about the Grand Jury.

  • Fill out a Grand Jury juror application form

    Apply to become a juror on the Grandy Jury.

  • Find a Cooling Center

    See locations and hours of Cooling Centers.

  • Find a job

    Search Tulare County job opportunities.

  • Find a legal form

    Search through court and non-court forms.

  • Find a Warming Center

    See locations and hours of Warming Centers.

  • Find Behavioral Health services

    The Behavioral Health Branch provides services for residents who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

  • Find business property statements

    Business and personal property are any property other than real estate, including airplanes and boats, as well as property held for business purposes, such as supplies, furniture, machinery and equipment.

  • Find contract exhibits

    Vendors can click on the link and find necessary exhibits for their contracts.

  • Find Crop Reports

    Learn how much crops are worth and what is grown in Tulare County.

  • Find employee benefits

    Search employee benefits.

  • Find grief and bereavement counseling resources

    SPTF operates a program targeted at providing grief and bereavement services to individuals impacted by suicide loss.

  • Find landfill information

    Information on Tulare County Landfills and hours of operation.

  • Find my assessed property value

    Locate your property information using address, landmark, or Assessor's Parcel Number (APN).

  • Find my District

    Learn which Supervisor district you are in.

  • Find my waste hauler

    Use our interactive map to find your Waste Hauler based on your address.

  • Find park fees

    List of all park fees.

  • Find park hours

    Parks hours are seasonal. View current park hours.

  • Find request for proposals (RFP)

    Find and bid on request for proposals (RFP) from TCAG.

  • Find Senior Services

    K/T AAA can connect the aging population to a wide array of programs and services tailored to their specific needs.

  • Find support group resources

    Find support group resources within the community.

  • Find TCAG agendas

    Learn what is scheduled for upcoming TCAG meetings.

  • Find the Surplus Store

    Visit the Surplus Store in person.

  • Get a Building Permit

    Building a structure? You may need a Building Permit.

  • Get a Filming Permit

    Apply to film your commercial, tv show, movie, or other project in Tulare County.

  • Get a Food Permit

    Get a food permit from Environmental Health.

  • Get a Land Use Permit

    Find Planning and Land Use permit applications, forms, and information.

  • Get a Livestock Pass

    Get a Livestock Pass to show to CHP and other public safety personnel.

  • Get a Residential Solar Permit

    Adding solar to your roof? You may need a Solar Permit.

  • Get a Special Event Permit

    If you are planning a parade, march, or procession of any kind, you need a Special Event Permit.

  • Get a Transportation Permit

    If you are moving oversize structures or equipment outside of legal load requirements, you need a Transportation Permit

  • Get an Encroachment Permit

    If work will be performed on a Tulare County right-of-way, you will need an Encroachment Permit.

  • Get information on food for seniors

    K/T AAA provides nutritious meals for seniors at sites that are easily accessible.

  • Get information on jobs for seniors

    The Senior Employment & Training program offers temporary, part-time training opportunities.

  • Get information on legal services for seniors

    Legal Services are available for the most socially and economically at-risk of our senior population.

  • Get information on Medicare counseling

    HICAP counselors are trained in Medi-Cal and Medicare and can help you navigate the complex insurance options.

  • Get Information on the LOSS team

    Learn about the LOSS team and gather more information on how they can help.

  • Get the Superior Court Self Help Judicial Court forms

    Access the Superior Court Self Help Judicial Court forms.

  • Go to a Board Meeting

    The Tulare County Board of Supervisors meet weekly on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., unless indicated otherwise.

  • Learn about forest health policy

    Learn about forest health and collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Learn about the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury

    General information on Tulare County's Civil Grand Jury.

  • Locate unclaimed monies

    Locate and claim your unclaimed monies.

  • Log in to my retirement account

    Access MyTCERA to run estimates and update pertinent information.

  • Make a park reservation

    Reserve one of the arbors, or other amenities at a park for an event.

  • Make a payment to the Fire Department

    Make a payment online to the Fire Department.

  • Make a public comment

    Attend a Board of Supervisors meeting to make a public comment or send a comment electronically.

  • Make a Weights and Measures complaint

    Let us know about an error in weights or measures.

  • Make an Environmental Health payment

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  • Open a child support case

    Open a child support case online or learn how to enroll in person.

  • Order a birth certificate

    Learn how order a birth certificate.

  • Participate in #LEAD

    StepUp #LEAD (Leading, Educating, Advocating, and Dedication) program engages high school juniors and seniors to be leaders and mentors.

  • Pay a utility bill

    Pay a utility bill for your County Department or Division.

  • Pay my child support

    Links to the Child Supoort payment portal.

  • Pay my property taxes

    Pay your Property Taxes online.

  • Pay/Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

    Visit to pay and/or register for TOT.

  • Read Civil Grand Jury reports

    Find Grand Jury reports.

  • Renew my Pesticide Permit

    Learn how to renew your pesticide permit.

  • Report a code violation

    Code Compliance will take in complaints and perform inspections/investigations involving violations against the Tulare County Ordinance Codes.

  • Report an animal complaint

    Report a complaint about an animal-related matter within the unincorporated areas of Tulare County.

  • Report an HHSA compliance concern

    Need to report a compliance concern for HHSA? Fill out the form here.

  • Request a Fire incident report

    Request a copy of your Fire incident report.

  • Request a Loop Bus

    The LOOP Bus provides at-risk youth with free transportation to free activities connecting them to mentoring and gang prevention programs.

  • Request a Sheriff's incident report

    Click here to request an incident report from the Sheriff's Office

  • Research a legal problem

    Access select law library materials from home.

  • Reserve an arbor

    Contact Parks to reserve an arbor for an upcoming event.

  • Schedule a school tour of the Museum

    Fill out a form to schedule a tour for your students.

  • Schedule a spay or neuter appointment

    Tulare County Animal Services offers a limited number of spay and neuter appointments for pets.

  • Schedule a vaccination appointment for an animal

    Tulare County Animal Services offers limited vaccination appointment through our vaccine clinic.

  • Seal my juvenile record

    Juvenile records are not automatically sealed when you turn 18 years old. You must file a petition with the court.

  • Search inmate information

    Search inmates located in Tulare County jails.

  • See past emergencies

    See past emergencies within the county.

  • See TCAG audits and budget

    View TCAG audits, budget, expenditures, and financials

  • See TCERA Board agendas

    See the Board of Retirement agendas and listen to meetings.

  • See the County budget

    View current and past copies of the recommended Budget Book.

  • Sign up for a retirement seminar

    Schedule a seminar on TCERA's calendar.

  • Sign up for Emergency Alerts

    Learn more and sign up for AlertTC.

  • Sign up to volunteer at the Museum

    Fill out a form to volunteer at the museum.

  • Submit a complaint to the Fire Department

    Let us know of fire hazards or other safety issues.

  • Submit an Environmental Health complaint

    Submit a complaint to notify Environmental Health of an issue that potentially needs investigation.

  • Submit feedback or a complaint

    Give the County feedback, share an issue, or complain about service or employee.

  • Support the parks

    Donate to the parks.

  • Understand my retirement benefits

    See your TCERA plan summary for detailed information on which benefits apply to you.

  • Update my retirement information

    TCERA's forms allow members to update their address, beneficiaries, direct deposit, and other information.

  • View County fees

    A complete list of all County fees.

  • Visit a park

    Locate a park to visit.

  • Visit the California Grand Jurors' Association website

    Link to the California Grand Jurors' Association website.

  • Visit the Museum

    Visit the Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove Park.

  • Visit the Tulare County Public Law Library

    View the Public Law Library's hours and locations.

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Fee-Waived Adoption Event August 22nd and 23rd
Pet Pantry
Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection Project Secures $34.6 Million in Funding
Tulare County RMA Appointed First Sewer System Administrator in California
Explore Local History with the Tulare County Museum Alliance Trail

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Appeals

 

Self Help Guides 

Sacramento County Public Law Library: Starting Your Civil Appeal

San Diego Law Library: Civil Appeals Guide (includes sample briefs)

California Courts Self Help Guide: How to Appeal Your Case 

California Courts Self Help Videos 

 

Resources in the Law Library

California Civil Appellate Practice 

California Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs

Appeals and Writs in Criminal Cases 

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volume 5: Appeals

Represent Yourself in Court Chapter 20 - When Your Trial Ends: Judgments and Appeals

 

Bankruptcy

 

Self Help Resources

Online Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing Tool | Upsolve

Bankruptcy Guide | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Official Bankruptcy Forms | United States Courts

Free Online E-Book: Surviving Debt Chapter 25: Deciding Whether and When to File Bankruptcy

Articles (Nolo): Filing for Bankruptcy in California and Protecting Your Home 

 

Resources in the Law Library 

California Practice Guide: Bankruptcy (The Rutter Group) 

Bankruptcy Procedure Manual (On Library Computers on Westlaw)

Bankruptcy Form Finder (On Library Computers on Westlaw)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration) 

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volume 9 Chapter 94: Bankruptcy (LexisNexis)

How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Nolo Press)

The New Bankruptcy Chapter 5: Your Home (Nolo Press)

 

CARE Court

 

Self Help Resources 

CARE Act Guide | Superior Court of California, County of Tulare

CARE Act Forms Packet for Tulare County

California Courts Self Help Guide | CARE Act 

 

Community Resources 

Tulare County Superior Court Self Help Center 

Kings View Behavioral Health

 

Information for Respondents

California Courts | Your rights if someone has started CARE Act proceedings for you

About the CARE Act (FORM-060-INFO for Respondents)

 

Child Custody

 

Self Help Resources

Guided questionnaire: How to get a child custody and visitation (parenting time) order

California Courts Self Help Guide | Petitions for Custody & Support

Tulare County Superior Court - Family Law Division Forms Packets - Petition for Custody and Support 

Modifying Child Custody Orders  and Tulare County Superior Court Request for Order Packet

 

Community Resources

Tulare County Superior Court Self Help Center and Family Law Facilitator

Virtual Assistance: Tulare County Superior Court 

 

Resources in the Law Library

Child Custody Practice and Procedure 

California Child Custody Litigation & Practice

California Family Law Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to California Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Support, Domestic Violence, and Property; with Pleadings, Procedures and Forms

California Practice Guide: Family Law (The Rutter Group)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Family Law Practice and Procedure Volume 2 Chapters 30-42 (Matthew Bender)

Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: Child Custody Agreements Step by Step: Basic Elements

Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support Chapter 10: Worst-Case Scenarios: Kidnapping, Abuse, and Interference with Custody

 

Civil Lawsuits

 

Self Help Resources

Filing a Complaint to Start a Civil Lawsuit in California | Sacramento County Public Law Library

Responding to a Civil Lawsuit: Types of Responses, Forms, and Templates | San Diego County Public Law Library 

Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to Complaints (Video) | LA Law Library

Steps to Sue Someone | California Courts Self Help Guide 

 

Resources in the Law Library 

Win Your Lawsuit (Nolo Press)

California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group)

West's California Code Forms (On Westlaw on Library Computers)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volume 12 Chapter 123: Complaints and Cross-Complaints

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volume 3 Chapter 26: Answers

Represent Yourself in Court Chapter 3: Starting Your Case

 

Important note: Any sample forms in the above resources must be modified to include your specific set of facts. We strongly recommend visiting the Law Library in person. Law Library staff can direct you to more resources that discuss your legal issue, which will help if you are representing yourself in court. Staff cannot give personalized legal advice to guide you through your case. 

See also: Discovery, Small Claims.

 

Civil Rights

 

Self Help Resources

Civil Rights Department of the State of California Homepage and Complaint Process

Know Your Rights Guides | American Civil Liberties Union

Civil Rights: Where You Begin (Video) | LA Law Library

 

Resources in the Law Library 

California Civil Practice: Civil Rights Litigation (Thomson Reuters)

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Litigation: The Law of Section 1983

Police Civil Liability (Matthew Bender) 

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volume 11 Chapters 112-117A: Civil Rights

Civil Rights Actions (All Volumes) 

 

Note: If you want to research how to sue a government entity (for example, for personal injury or property damage), there will be special procedures. Resources are below:

See these guides from Sacramento County Public Law Library on Claims Against the Government and San Diego Law Library on Suing State and Local Government Agencies. We encourage you to seek legal advice from an attorney specialized in government lawsuits. If you cannot retain an attorney, visit the Law Library to read California Government Tort Liability Practice (Continuing Education of the Bar) for information on specific procedures. These guides are for recovering monetary damages and are not for overturning government agency decisions, such as denial of benefits or permits. For information on those procedures, see San Diego Law Library's guide to Writs for Administrative Mandate. 

 

Consumers, Credit, & Debt

 

Self Help Resources

California Courts Self Help Guide | Debt Collection Toolkit (Lawsuits, negotiations, & resolving debts)

Debt Collection Research Guides (Responding to Lawsuits, Exemptions, & Requesting Installment Payments)

California Attorney General | Protecting Consumers: Complaints, Regulating Agencies by Industry, and Tips

Know Your Rights About Medical Bills (Video) | LA Law Library

 

Resources in the Law Library

California Practice Guide: Enforcing Judgments and Debts (The Rutter Group)

Debt Collection Practice in California (Continuing Education of the Bar) 

Collection Actions: Defending Consumers and Their Assets: Credit Card, Medical, Criminal Justice, and Other Debt (National Consumer Law Center)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

Solve Your Money Troubles Chapter 13: Property Creditors Can't Take (Nolo Press)

Credit Repair Chapter 7: Negotiating With Creditors and Debt Collectors (Nolo Press)

No Registration Required: Surviving Debt: Expert Advice for Getting Out of Financial Trouble (National Consumer Law Center)

 

Note: If you know or suspect you are a victim of identity theft, see the California Attorney General's victim checklist and information sheets.

See also: Bankruptcy, Small Claims. 

 

Criminal Defense

 

Self Help Resources 

Criminal Court Overview | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Inmate Search | Tulare County Sheriff 

Services for Family & Friends of Incarcerated Individuals | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Free Online E-Book: The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook | Prison Law Office

 

Resources in the Law Library

Witkin's California Criminal Law

California Criminal Law Procedure & Practice (Continuing Education of the Bar)

Appeals & Writs in Criminal Cases (Continuing Education of the Bar)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Criminal Defense Practice (LexisNexis)

The Criminal Law Handbook (Nolo Press)

 

FAQs

What is civil asset forfeiture, and how can I get my property back? Claim Opposing Forfeiture | Sacramento County Public Law Library

Can I file a Motion for Return of Seized Property, and if so, how? Intro & Overview: California Search and Seizure | San Diego Public Law Library

How do I research sentences for common charges? In the Law Library, CJER Felony Sentencing Handbook and California Judges Benchguide on Sentencing Guidelines for Common Misdemeanors and Infractions

 

 

Criminal Records & Expungement

 

Self Help Resources 

Guided Questionnaire to Get Started: Clean Your Record | California Courts

Criminal Misdemeanor/Felony Request for Dismissal Forms Packet (Penal Code §1203.4)

Expungement How-To Guide (Sample Forms) | Los Angeles Free Legal Aid 

Record Expungement and Forms | Tulare County Public Defender 

 

FAQs

How do I correct an error on my criminal record? California Attorney General Record Review and Form BCIA 8706

I believe I am a victim of criminal identity theft. What do I do? California Attorney General | Criminal Identity Theft

 

Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

 

*SIGN UP FOR TULARE COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERTS (ALERT TC)

 

Preparing for Emergencies & Disasters 

Readiness Tips for Emergencies and Disasters (Wildfires, Power Outages, Extreme Heat, etc.)

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Older Adults, Individuals with Disabilities, & People with Access & Functional Needs (English, Español, All Languages)

Emergency Supply Kit Checklist

Developing a Family Disaster Plan 

 

Recovering from Emergencies & Disasters 

Tulare County Health and Human Services 

FEMA Disaster Assistance: Application, Instructions, and Appealing Rejected Applications

California Emergency Response Resources

 

Discovery

 

Self Help Resources

Discovery in Civil Cases | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Civil Lawsuit Basics: Subpoenas and Requests for Production: Getting Documents to Prove Your Case (Video) | LA Law Library

Civil Lawsuit Basics: Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions: Getting Another Party to Answer Questions in Writing (Video) | LA Law Library

Research and Motion Guide: Family Law Discovery and Contempt | San Diego Law Library

 

Resources in the Law Library

Litigation by the Numbers (Lawdable Press) 

California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group)

California Civil Discovery Practice 

Family Law Financial Discovery (Continuing Education of the Bar)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

Represent Yourself In Court Chapter 5: Investigating Your Case (Nolo Press)

Hogan and Weber California Civil Discovery (LexisNexis)

California Deposition and Discovery Practice (LexisNexis) 

 

Divorce & Legal Separation

 

Self Help Resources

Family Law Dissolution/Legal Separation Part 1 Forms Packet | Tulare County Superior Court 

Starting and Responding to a Divorce in California | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Divorce and Separation: Where You Begin (Video) | LA Law Library 

 

Resources in the Law Library

California Practice Guide: Family Law (The Rutter Group)

Family Law Financial Discovery (Continuing Education of the Bar)

Practice Under the California Family Code: Dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity (Continuing Education of the Bar)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

California Forms of Pleading and Practice Volumes 18-19: Dissolution of Marriage: Procedure, Property Division, Custody, Tax Effects (LexisNexis)

Divorce Without Court (Nolo Press)

California Family Law Practice and Procedure Volume 3 Chapters 90-139: Dissolution (LexisNexis)

 

Evictions

 

Eviction Resources for Tenants

The Eviction Process for Tenants | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Online Answer Tool for Response to Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Complaint | Tenant Power Toolkit

Civil Unlawful Detainer Answer Packet | Tulare County Superior Court 

E-Book (available from home upon registration): California Tenant's Rights (Nolo Press)

In the Law Library: California Practice Guide: Landlord-Tenant (The Rutter Group)

 

Eviction Resources for Landlords

The Eviction Process for Landlords | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Civil Unlawful Detainer Complaint and Judgment Packets | Tulare County Superior Court

E-Book (available from home upon registration): California Landlord's Law: Evictions (Nolo Press)

In the Law Library: California Practice Guide: Landlord-Tenant (The Rutter Group)

 

Housing

 

Note: For information about unlawful detainer actions for landlords and tenants, see the section titled, "Evictions."

 

Self Help Resources for Tenants

Sample Letters to Landlords about Housing Conditions and Repairs, Improper Lockout, and Eviction Notices | Tenants Together

On-Demand Landlord-Tenant Law Video Library | LA Law Library 

Guide to Residential Landlords' and Tenants' Responsibilites | State of California Housing is Key 

E-Book (available from home upon registration): California Tenant's Rights (Nolo Press) 

 

Self Help Resources for Landlords

Quick Reference Guide for Landlords and Property Managers | California Attorney General

Landlord's Guide to Rent Increases and Evictions | San Diego Law Library

E-Book (available from home upon registration): California Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities (Nolo Press) 

 

Foreclosures

Guide to Foreclosures for Homeowners and Tenants | California Courts Self-Help Guide

Homeowner's Bill of Rights | California Attorney General 

Article: California Foreclosure Laws and Procedures (Nolo) 

 

Additional Resources: Guides to Housing | LawHelpCA

 

Power of Attorney & Healthcare Directives

 

Statutory Forms: 

Form: California Uniform Statutory Revocable Power of Attorney

Form: California Statutory Advanced Healthcare Directive (Power of Attorney for Healthcare)

 

Self Help Resources

Power of Attorney Basics | Orange County Superior Court Self-Help

Authorizing Someone to Act on Your Behalf | Sacramento Public Law Library

 

Resources from Home (available for free upon registration)

California Legal Forms: Transaction Guide | Vol. 31 Chapter 98 Powers of Attorney

 

Probate

 

Self-Help Resources

Guide to property after someone dies | CA Courts Self Help Guide

Transferring personal property (things) and real property (land and buildings) when someone dies | Orange County Superior Court

Probate and Inheritance: Where You Begin (Video) | LA Law Library

Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder | Death of Real Property Owner (Checklist and Forms)

 

Law Library Resources 

California Practice Guide: Probate (The Rutter Group)

California Probate Practice (on Lexis+ on Law Library computers)

California Decedent Estate Practice (CEB)

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration)

How to Probate an Estate in California: Chapter 14: Conducting a Simple Probate Proceeding (Nolo Press)

California Forms of Pleading and Practice: Volume 38: Probate (LexisNexis)

The Executor's Guide (Nolo Press)

 

Small Claims

 

Self Help Resources

Small Claims Forms Packet | Tulare County Superior Court

Small Claims Cases Start-to-Finish | CA Courts Self Help Guide

Small Claims: Where You Begin (Video) | LA Law Library

Collecting Money after You Win | CA Courts Self Help Guide

 

Resources from Home (available upon registration)

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California (Nolo Press)

 

Important note: If you are an individual and want to file a lawsuit for $12,500 or less, you have the option to file either a small claims case or a limited civil case. If you are a business entity, like a corporation, you can file in small claims court for $6,250 or less. Depending on your situation, there may be an advantage or disadvantage to filing your case in one or the other. See this guide to learn the differences: Cases for $12,500.00 or less | CA Courts Self Help Guide

 

Veterans

 

Self Help and Community Resources

Helpful Links for Housing and Financials | Tulare County HHSA

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans' Legal Services Project | Central California Legal Services

Tulare County Veterans Services Office

 

E-Books (available from home upon registration) 

Veterans Benefits Manual (LexisNexis) 

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Chapter 11 Veterans Benefits (Nolo Press)

How to Get a Green Card: Chapter 13 Applications by Military Veterans and Enlistees (Nolo Press)

 

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