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Many business owners think ownership transfer and management transition are the same. They often happen together, but they are not the same step. Knowing the difference helps you protect your business, your team and your plans. This matters in family-owned or...
As a business owner, you know that you will have to take risks. This risk may include simply seeking financing and taking out business loans. The future can be unpredictable, but you hope that your debt levels will be sustainable and allow the company to grow. One...
How you store your estate planning documents is critical. Preventing loss, damage and unauthorized access should be a priority. Besides, you don’t want your executor to go through complicated steps to access them during estate administration. Here is how you can store...
Title insurance is a key component of many real estate transactions. Mortgage lenders typically require that buyers purchase lender policies. Most homeowners also acquire policies that protect their interest in the home. Title insurance companies, like other...
Spendthrift trusts are very useful for those who have loved ones with less than stellar records of managing their money. But those are not the only beneficiaries for whom spendthrift trusts are useful vehicles. Read on to learn more about other reasons to fund a...
Passing property to your loved ones should not be complicated, expensive or public, which is often the case when an estate passes through probate. This court-supervised process of transferring property after death remains the default path for many California families...
Business succession planning is often treated as a one-time exercise. In practice, it works best when it changes as your business and personal life change. In California, changes in ownership, value or control can affect succession outcomes, even when no one plans...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business operations in a variety of ways, and some of these are providing business owners with attractive opportunities to improve their efficiency. While it may be tempting to jump on board as quickly as possible, the use of...
Deciding to lease a commercial property is a big investment in your company’s future (and also in your own). Before taking the plunge and signing that lease, make sure that all your ducks are indeed in line. Below are some practical tips to follow when leasing, and...
Intellectual property can be one of your most valuable assets. It represents your work, your ideas and the effort you have invested over time. The question of whether you need to secure these rights formally often comes up, and the short answer is yes. Without proper...
