What is a declared homestead?

A declared homestead is a legal form that you record with the Registrar-Recorder’s office. A declared homestead protects some of your equity for six months after you sell your home if the following three conditions are all true: You sell your home and buy another home...

What is an automatic homestead?

An automatic homestead in California is a legal protection that shields up to $600,000 of equity in your home from creditors. It is automatic because you do not need to file any paperwork to claim it. All homeowners who occupy their primary residence in California are...