Beverly Hills Legal Blog

You know that you can leave your heirs enough money that they’ll never have to work again. Their children may not ever have to work in their lives. You can give them a gift that most people can only dream of receiving. But is there a downside to doing so? Could that...

Your estate plan tells your loved ones what they need to do with your assets if you pass away. It also relays your wishes for end-of-life care in case you become incapacitated.  It’s imperative that you have the terms of your estate plan set up in a way that it can be...

Mergers and acquisitions are an excellent way to establish business in a new region or to grow your current business network. Mergers and acquisitions can often be a multimillion dollar affair, causing steep financial consequences if done incorrectly. Because of the...

With assets worth millions of dollars, you know you have a lot of planning to do so that you can pass them on to the next generation. With physical assets -- like an art collection -- the key often lies in deciding if you should leave the assets themselves or sell...

Whether you’re buying or selling a piece of real estate, you rely on your agent’s expertise to help the process go along smoothly. You also expect your agent to keep their fiduciary duty in mind and look out for your best interests. What if that doesn’t happen?...

Many business owners realize that having a plan for what happens with their company is a key component of the estate planning process. They often think it's critical for much the same reasons they'd want to have an estate plan in place for any other valuable assets....

Whether you run a construction company or operate a personal chef service that provides meals to clients, you are dependent on your vendors for your business to succeed. When someone doesn't deliver supplies you purchased or paid for, when they provide you with the...

Many people are diligent in managing their lives but drop the ball when it comes to properly planning what will happen when they pass away.  After spending a lifetime of earning and accumulating wealth, it would be an absolute travesty to not properly manage what...

A will is perhaps the most basic part of an estate plan, giving you the power to quickly and simply divide assets between your heirs. You can use it for cash assets, sentimental items, collections, real estate and much more. But what about a life insurance policy? If...

If you are about to rent out one of your commercial properties for the first time, it is essential to understand how to create a contract that will serve you well. Leasing a property can provide a good source of income. Yet, if you fail to have the correct contract in...