The birth of a baby is a new start and a very exciting, if exhausting, time for new parents. While you are likely to focus on the immediate needs of your child and the near future, bringing new life into the world is a good time to think about the long-term future as...
A non-compete agreement can be a very valuable tool for your business. It allows you to train workers in how to do the job well and to give them access to all of your important information without worrying that they’re just going to turn around and start their own...
You want your heirs and trust beneficiaries to have the easiest time accessing their funds after you pass. Therefore, you want to appoint a trustee who will follow your instructions. But what if your beneficiaries want to remove the trustee? Can they do that? In some...
Some businesses have closely held trade secrets that they must protect. It’s imperative that they take the proper steps to do this. Having people who have access to those trade secrets sign a nondisclosure agreement may help to do this. There are many considerations...
Almost everyone in California knows that it's important to have an estate plan, but most people do not know everything a plan can do. This can have consequences for the testator and their family. Not only can you cost your heirs unnecessary time and money with help...
If getting wed for a second time, you need to take great care with your estate planning. Failing to do so could result in you leaving assets to the wrong people when you die. Update your estate plan anytime there is a significant life event When you end your first...
As a business owner, there is little more frustrating than someone owing you money. If you are struggling to pay your staff on time, keep up with loan repayments and keep your company afloat, one late payment can be enough to sink you. Filing a lawsuit may seem the...
One of the benefits of owning your own business is that you can call your shots when running it. That doesn’t mean that you won’t face obstacles that you have to overcome along the way, however. Some business legal disputes tend to crop up more than others. Consider...
It is all too easy for people with significant and diverse assets to underestimate the value of their resources and the amount of planning necessary to preserve them for the next generation. Wealth preservation planning is complex, especially if you have an...
When most people decide to form a partnership, they don't stop to ask their prospective business partner about the stability of their marriage, but maybe they should. Divorce is a factor that can put your company's valuation on the line and change who owns it. These...
