Many families worry about a loved one who is in a nursing home or assisted living facility being harmed by physical abuse. It’s devastating to think of a beloved parent or older relative falling victim to malicious treatment.
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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 property to another person without the necessity of probate typically used joint tenancy deeds. For example, a parent might add an adult child’s name as a joint tenant to a
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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, the average American spends an incredible 11 hours each day using some form of digital media. There is no question the internet plays a vital role in the success (or
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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 security breaches resulted in the loss of credit card and other sensitive information for customers across the country. In Target’s case, experts estimate about 40 million consumers had their credit
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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 business be a sole proprietorship, or a limited liability company? What about a corporation? These are all popular choices for new businesses. Another popular choice is a partnership. Many of
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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 the very wealthy. In reality, a trust can be a great option for many people, including those who wish to gift assets to their loved ones.
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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 internet makes it possible for a single person to reach millions of others with a few clicks of a mouse.
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“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 or completely understanding their rights and responsibilities. Whether you have entered into a purchase agreement, health club membership, or commercial lease, a contract can be tough to break.
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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. In some situations, however, the decedent’s heirs don’t want to claim the property they have received. Although it might be tough to imagine why anyone would refuse an inheritance, this
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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 work out okay for spouses, but it can lead to trouble for people who hold property as joint tenants with another relative or non-family member. If you hold real estate
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