A California small business owner could go many years without facing a lawsuit. Then, one day, a process server arrives. Unfortunately, any business could find itself facing litigation. Everything from an unsatisfied customer to a premises liability claim may result...
The state of California holds the right to suspend any business that doesn't properly pay its tax bill. During this suspension, the business loses its rights, privileges and powers to do business within the state. In the event that your business is suspended due to...
Estate planning for wealthy individuals can be a complicated process. Individuals with wealth need to consider taxes, confidentially, and other matters more than people with less assets. Individuals in California and other states should keep have considerations in...
There are all kinds of things the government does to incentivize investment and job growth. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows people to deduct money used for business equipment, for example. Section 1031 makes it possible for California investors to limit their...
If you are creating an estate plan in California, there are a few common mistakes that you can avoid. One of them is not being an active participant when you prepare it with the help of a professional. You should understand all the elements of your estate plan and ask...
Reverse mergers, also known as reverse takeovers, are when a private company goes public. This has been a trend that many private companies in California have adopted. During the merging process, a private company becomes the controller of a shell company with fewer...
When someone dies in California, their will decides how their physical assets will be distributed. But what about their digital assets? An increasing number of people are neglecting to include digital assets in their wills, ranging from social media profiles to money...
Ideally, a will gives your loved ones the chance to divide up their assets according to their last wishes. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. If someone close to the individual has an agenda, they might influence the individual to write their will in a certain...
For small wine producers, leasing agricultural land can be a much more cost-effective business decision than buying land. With such specific conditions needed for wine making, the options for growers and wine producers may be limited in the kinds of leases available....
California is one of the world’s largest economies and has many wealthy individuals with plentiful assets to protect. The Golden State also has many hard-working individuals and families who live a mostly middle-class existence throughout their careers. Whether you...
