Whether you are a sole proprietor, run a family business or co-own a company with partners, you may need an estate plan that includes a succession plan for your California business. The documents and structure that you need will vary based on your type of business and...
When examining the demographics of California prosecutors, it is obvious that they do not match the demographics of the state's inhabitants. That racial divide leads to unfair verdicts, activists claim. According to a 2015 report by Stanford Law, California has...
Police believe that drug use or alcohol consumption and reckless driving were the causes of a deadly motor vehicle accident in Perris on the night of July 20, 2020. An 8-year-old girl and a 75-year-old woman lost their lives in the crash. An unidentified man was taken...
Domestic violence laws in California are designed to prevent in-home violence between family members and intimate partners. Courts across the country take domestic violence seriously, and a conviction for domestic violence could carry significant legal punishments....
While no one wants to face their own mortality, the concept of estate planning is something that everyone must think about at some point. It’s incredibly easy for young parents in California to assume that the need for early estate planning isn’t there, but it...
Portable drug-testing kits are used by thousands of police officers each day in California and around the country because they are inexpensive and relatively easy to use. These kits have been used by law enforcement agencies for decades despite overwhelming evidence...
Many Californians understand the importance of a will. However, some may mistakenly believe that their will overpowers anything else that might determine the distribution of property and assets, such as the beneficiary designation forms for certain accounts. Both...
People in California who are writing a will might wonder who would be able to challenge it. Only certain people are permitted to do so. For example, a cousin, neighbor or friend who is not named in the will usually cannot do so even if they have reasons to believe...
Every California resident needs an estate plan, even if they do not think that it is necessary. Despite the common misconception, estate plans are not solely for the wealthy. The need for an estate plan is even greater when someone has a health condition that may...
Many across California and the rest of the country mistakenly believe that estate plans are solely for those with a high net worth. Of course, if you have significant property and assets, an estate plan is critical to plan for the future. However, an estate plan...
