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California Now Allows Transfer-on-Death Deeds
Beginning January 1, 2016, California joined many other states across the country in allowing transfer-on-death deeds. In years past, people who wanted to pass real ...
Is Your Business Internet-Savvy?
If you are running a business today, you need a business lawyer who also understands what it means to do business online. In today’s marketplace, ...
Data Security Breaches Are Costing Businesses
In recent years, cyber-theft and data loss have dominated business news headlines. Giant retailers like Target have paid out millions in settlement dollars after network ...
Should I Use a Partnership for My New Business?
When it comes to starting a business, choosing an entity type is one of the first (and most important) decisions you must make. Will your ...
Why Use a Trust? Can’t I Just Give Assets as a Gift?
A trust is an excellent estate planning tool that offers many advantages. Trusts are also somewhat misunderstood. Many people assume they are only suitable for ...
Can You Sue for a Negative Online Review?
If you own a business, you know how difficult it is to safeguard your reputation online. Just one bad review can hurt your business. The ...
Can I Break My Contract?
“Buyer’s remorse” is not something you want to feel after entering into a binding contract. Unfortunately, people occasionally execute contracts without carefully reading the terms ...
No Thanks: Can a Beneficiary Refuse a Request?
When most people make an estate plan, they do so with the thought that the assets they leave behind will be appreciated by their beneficiaries. ...
Why Jointly Titling Real Estate Is Not Always a Good Idea
When it comes to real estate, many people try to avoid probate by adding another individual’s name to a piece of property. This tends to ...
