Factory Growth on the Upswing in the United States

In a rise not seen for more than two years, the manufacturing industry in the United States is setting a faster pace than expected, despite the recent government shutdown. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released October figures that show factory business rose more than 50 percent in the last month. By ISM measurements, October marks the […]

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Classification for Overtime Eligibility: Internet Specialists

With the proliferation of network, Internet and management information systems, it is essential for businesses to understand employment classifications — especially in terms of overtime payment — for personnel who manage high level and other computer functions. Our law firm advises California business owners on transactional, litigation and employment law matters. Ensuring employees are properly […]

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Real Estate Purchase Agreements and What They Should Contain

When buying or selling a home, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement. However, don’t let daydreams about your prospective home stop you from reading through every document that requires your signature. In fact, the best thing you can do to prevent issues with a real estate contract is to have […]

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Common Estate Planning Misconceptions

Like many areas of law, estate planning is rife with confusion. And it is often misunderstanding that leads to costly mistakes — mistakes that can produce negative effects now or in the future. However, misconceptions regarding trusts, wills and probate are easily avoidable. Retain the services of an experienced estate planning attorney to keep from […]

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Does a Revocable Living Trust Have Any Advantages Over a Will?

Thinking about your demise and how your estate will be divided up may be the farthest thought from your mind. However, by creating a last will and testament, you ensure your last wishes are heard and carried out. Depending on your circumstances, consider setting up a living trust. A revocable living trust offers the following benefits […]

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Steps to Making Your Will

You probably know you need a will, but do you know what a will is? A will, also called a last will and testament explains your final wishes and instructs how you would like them carried out. A will can do many things including name executors, explain how debts should be dealt with and name guardians for […]

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Does Your Estate Plan Need a Makeover?

You have an estate plan. In fact you just created one last year. So why would your estate plan need a makeover? Estate plans should never be rigid or concrete. Instead they should be malleable and easily adapted to meet your current situation. After all, an estate plan you created a year ago (or longer) […]

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What Rights Do Landlords Have in California?

Much is written and read about the rights of tenants. What about property owners? Believe it or not, landlords have rights, too. If you are a landlord in California, you may be unaware of your rights. Or worse yet, you may be relying on inaccurate or outdated information about what you legally can and cannot […]

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What is DBA Filing?

A DBA name or doing business as name is a fictitious business name that is different from your personal name. When you create a business, your company’s name defaults to the name of the person or organization who owns it. To change the name of your business, you must register it as a DBA name. Knowing and […]

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Common Reasons for Probate Litigation

When someone dies, the probate process begins. Probate typically involves identifying and inventorying the property of the deceased, appraising the property, paying off debts and taxes, distributing the property according to the will and validating the will — which should be a straightforward matter. However, estate disagreements and disputes can impede probate and ultimately lead […]

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