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Creating an estate plan requires you to carefully consider what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away. Having this plan in place provides your loved ones with clear instructions to follow, but you must also determine the best way to achieve your goals....
Commercial leases in California differ greatly from residential agreements. Of course, landlords typically handle most maintenance in residential properties. However, the responsibilities in commercial leases can shift significantly to tenants. Knowing who is...
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties come together to achieve a specific goal. Each party contributes something of value, such as money, skills or property. They then share in the risks and rewards of the project. Joint ventures are...
If you’re making an estate plan and never review it, there’s no telling how accurate it’s going to be. You may believe that writing a will means your family has the guidance they need when you pass away, but it’s not necessarily helpful if all the documentation is...
Dealing with lease termination in California requires careful attention to state laws and local regulations. Understanding these requirements upfront can save you time, money and potential legal headaches down the road. Understanding notice requirements as a tenant...
Vacation homes are places where siblings grew up sharing memories and bonding during the holidays. However, when parents pass away and the home becomes part of their parents’ estate, it can quickly turn from a cherished family retreat into a source of tension. Without...
A guardianship is a legal relationship where one person has the right to make decisions on another person‘s behalf. It can be an important thing to consider when making an estate plan. Ordinarily, only that individual has the legal authority to take certain steps, so...
A special needs trust, in some ways, operates like any other type of trust. A person can create it when they are making their estate plan, and they can then use their assets to fund it. They can choose a beneficiary who will be able to obtain withdrawals from this...
Mental health challenges can be unpredictable. Whether depression, bipolar disorder or another condition, there may come a time when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. In this case, you can leverage a power of attorney (POA) for mental health to offer...
A pour-over will is a special type of will that works alongside a living trust. It ensures that any assets you own at the time of your death that you haven't already placed into the trust are "poured over" into it. If you have a trust in place, a pour-over will acts...
