What is a dynasty trust?
Time is the only undefeated enemy, and no one lives forever. With careful estate planning in California, however, your wealth may live on and provide for your family for generations to come. One such tool you may employ to help preserve and pass on your assets is a...
Managing partnership disputes
Though your partnership may be in its early stages, issues can occur that result in disagreements and conflict. Disputes can disrupt business operations and create a variety of financial and legal challenges. Having a solid plan in place to address them may prevent...
How can I account for digital assets in my estate plan?
It is important when estate planning in California that you include all of your assets. This means even your digital ones, such as digital currencies or cryptocurrencies. In addition, you may have assets that include photo albums online as well. You have to account...
Tips for creating and implementing an employee handbook
As the owner of a growing small business, it may be time for you to implement some workplace rules. When your business expands, the risk of something going wrong increases. Developing a handbook does not guarantee everyone will comply with it, but it will help make...
Understanding what constitutes religious discrimination
Unfortunately, the workplace can play host to many forms of discrimination, but one of the more insidious types is religious discrimination. No matter the industry or job title, California workers of all kinds are recommended to know and recognize the forms that...
What are consequences for skimping on due diligence?
Finding the California house you have been looking for can be a major relief after a long time of searching, but rushing your bid to get the property could be a major mistake. Real estate purchasing involves a period known as due diligence, where you investigate the...
What is the used car rule?
When buying a used car in California, you probably take great care to ensure the seller is being honest and that you check out the car enough to see if it has any problems. When you buy a used car from a dealership, it is actually responsible under the law to do...
Auto manufacturers look for ways to sidestep dealerships
In many retail sales arenas, product manufacturers are seeking to lower costs and appeal to consumers by offering products directly to individuals. Auto manufacturers are no exception, but as Consumer Affairs reports, California has franchise laws that protect auto...
California Law Significantly Expands’ Employer’s Obligation to Provide Employees with Sexual Harassment Training
For more than a decade prior to 2019, California law only obligated relatively large employers with fifty or more employees to provide sexual harassment training to just supervisory level employees. Beginning this year, California law dramatically expanded these...
Three factors that affect the initial and ongoing cost of a home
For some people in California, purchasing a home is just another business transaction. For others, it is a sign of the ultimate achievement of the American Dream. Regardless of whether this is a person’s first or fiftieth real estate transaction, certain factors may...
