Most individuals are aware that a will is one way to plan for the distribution of their assets after death. However, frequently a will by itself is not sufficient to […]
Continue reading…How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is often a last resort for an individual struggling with keeping current on rent payments. This does not mean that bankruptcy is the end of a person’s financial life. […]
Continue reading…How To Leave Gifts To Stepchildren
Today, blended families have become increasingly common, and many individuals have step-children, that is, children of a spouse or partner. In situations where step-children have not been legally adopted, however, they […]
Continue reading…Major New Employment Laws that You Need to Know About
Governor Brown signed 859 bills at the California Legislature’s 2017 session. California employers should be aware of several new laws that will materially affect their businesses. Here is a summary […]
Continue reading…Caution! Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Given the many high profile cases in the media, it is crucial for any business to understand its responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Generally, sexual harassment is […]
Continue reading…Bankruptcy & Your Small Business
Financial hardship is difficult for any individual but for business owners, it can be particularly stressful as the line between personal and business finances may become blurred. You may have […]
Continue reading…What is a Spendthrift Trust?
When it comes to estate planning, there are many factors to consider, not the least of which how to provide for loved ones. Although we like to believe that our […]
Continue reading…Estate Planning: Can I Include My Pet?
The basics of estate planning includes planning for the transfer of your estate to others during life, at death or after death, and planning for incapacity. But can an estate […]
Continue reading…Post The Wage Order
Big news in the world of wage orders! There has been some recent updates to include the most recent increases to the minimum wage. Wage Orders 1 through 12, 15 […]
Continue reading…Can Employees Sue Their Employer’s Attorney For Retaliation?
Employers are aware of the risk of being sued by their employees for retaliation against an employee that is engaging in a protected activity, but what about the employer’s attorney? […]
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