More and more large established companies are discovering the benefits of partnering with small tech startups to achieve particular goals. The established company can access a specific technology to solve a specific problem, without having to invest the time, money...
Burlingame Legal Issues Blog
Estate plan disagreements can last generations
Many people do not appreciate the full importance of estate planning offers. The consequences of having or not having plans in place can affect friends and family for generations. Without an iron-clad estate plan in place, a decedent will leave their loved ones with...
When you want to sell but your partner refuses to consider it
Whether you had a pre-existing relationship or not, you and your business partner probably spent a long time discussing your ideas and hopes for the company that you founded or purchased together. However, over the course of business operations, it is possible for...
A breach of duty could lead to a civil claim
If you are dealing with the death of a loved one, it can be hard to deal with the problems that can arise with their estate. One of the major issues that you may be struggling with is finding out that a trustee breached their fiduciary duty. A trust that was set up...
When is it time to start a trust?
Trusts are not something you only have to think about when you’re drafting an estate plan. A trust can be a practical tool for managing how you use your money. If you’ve accrued a certain amount of capital, you may want to think about how you can use that money to...
Who should be the executor of your estate?
When you pass on, your executor will step in to handle a variety of responsibilities. Think about it this way: This person will now do all of the things that you used to do for yourself. For many people, naming an executor is a challenge because they must come...
Businesses and residents join forces to stop California needle access program
Business owners and residents in Chico, California, have filed suit over the California Department of Public Health’s needle access program. In conjunction with the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition, the health department operates a volunteer-based program that...
Steps to take before you buy an existing business
Maybe you come into some liquid capital and want to turn it into a lasting source of income. Perhaps you already have a business and you want to expand or have thoughts about moving into a completely different industry niche. Whether your intentions involve buying...
Assign the right trustee to make sure your wishes are understood
A trustee has to be assigned knowing that they will execute your trust in accordance with your wishes. While many people will choose to have a family member take on this role, it’s not always an option. There are times when appointing a family member isn’t possible,...
Understanding what kinds of trusts are available
Trusts offer flexibility and options that traditional estate planning -- i.e., writing a will -- simply cannot match. A trust gives you power over what happens to the estate even after you are gone, and it can also offer options to save money, especially in taxes, so...