Theft charges in California are serious criminal charges. It is helpful for individuals accused of committing theft crimes to know how to protect themselves. To do that, those accused of stealing in California should be familiar with ways to defend themselves from...
Month: August 2020
Tax law and how business formation influences what is paid
For Californians who are starting a business, one of the most important decisions is what entity type to use. There are myriad factors to consider when making that determination, not the least of which is tax law. Of course, there are obvious points to think about...
More information on living trusts
In an earlier blog post, we discussed estate planning, wills, and living trusts. However, those thinking of creating a living trust may still have questions. First, if one creates a living trust, they will still need to create a will. The type of will recommended is...
What are the remedies for breach of contract?
A breach of contract can be serious for business owners and can have a significant impact on their business. It is useful for business owners who have a contract dispute to be familiar with the different remedies that may be available to them in circumstances when a...
The fallibility of memory
Memories are not concrete or accurate. Yes, they often feel that way. But, even outside of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, they’re not photographs, snapshots or recordings. Instead, they are impressions and reconstructions. What this means is that they can be...
The different types of domestic violence
Domestic violence can have a broad impact on those who are affected by it. Because of that reality, it is helpful for any family impacted by domestic violence, and those facing allegations of domestic abuse, to be familiar with what is considered domestic violence...
Preparing for potential tax law changes after the 2020 election
It is always a good idea for Californians to be proactive in preparing for potential adjustments to tax law. Political fluctuations likely accompany differences with how taxes are assessed and collected. Particularly, this can impact businesses and those who have...
Important defenses to drunk driving charges
Drunk driving charges can upend the life of the accused individual in an instant. Accused drivers can face possible jail time, fines, the loss of their driver’s license and other potential penalties and consequences which is why accused divers need to know how to...
Partnership agreements are vital
You’ve spotted an opportunity in the market and want to move fast before someone else has the same idea. The only problem is, you don’t have the money to do it all yourself. So you approach a friend and ask if they want to go into business with you. If you want a...
Living trusts versus wills
The idea of estate planning is scary. Facing one’s mortality is never easy, but without estate planning all of one’s money, property, and assets, are distributed by the state. California, not the person who passed, determines who gets everything, regardless of the...