What is legal for a business to do in one state or at the federal level may not be legal in other places. Different states have different industries that they regulate in their own ways, resulting in a lot of confusion regarding employment and business law, especially...
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Putting together an estate plan? Don’t forget a guardianship
When you are getting your estate plan put together, one thing you should include is the guardian for any minors in your care. If you have a child, you should designate a person as a guardian, so that they will have someone to take care of them in the case that both...
When should the trustee distribute your trust?
When you put your money into a trust to leave to your heir, did you know that you can actually choose when the trustee should distribute it? Sometimes, people base this on events, such as saying the money is to be used for college and can be given to the heir or...
Why Breaking a Business Deal is a Bad Idea When You Have a Contract
Contracts are just a part of business -- but not every contract turns out to be a keeper. You may have a very good reason for wanting out of a deal with another company, but there are also some hefty reasons to keep your end of the bargain. Here’s what can happen when...
Establishing a trust as part of a comprehensive estate plan
Estate planning can be complicated even if you already have a will. Those provide instructions for distributing property and assets after you die. But financial conditions and relationships can change over time. What if you want to manage them while you are still...
If you have a contract dispute, your arbitration clause can help
In business, things don’t always go as planned. You might have the best contract in the business, but if the other party isn’t doing what they’re supposed to, it still hurts your bottom line. When you have a contract dispute, it may be time to turn to the law for...
How childless people can create an effective estate plan
California residents and others who don't have children can still benefit from creating an estate plan. This is because they will still need others to assist them in paying bills or taking care of other tasks if they became incapacitated. Appointing a financial agent...
Regularly reviewing an estate plan makes sense
Many Californians procrastinate when it comes to establishing an estate plan, even though most rate it high on their essential to-do list. And while those who have accomplished that task should rightfully feel good, it also should be realized it is not a one and done...
Director’s untimely death highlights need for estate plan
When a celebrity passes away with chaos in their estate, it can drive home the importance of writing a will and other estate documents. California director John Singleton was broadly celebrated for his unique vision and style. However, he repeatedly delayed writing a...
The 4 most common causes of business litigation
Business litigation is sometimes necessary when two or more parties have entered a complex dispute. While business litigation can be time-consuming, stressful and costly, it often helps parties to gain clarity over a situation and gain closure so that the business can...