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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan

All too often, clients establish estate plans and forget about them. But an estate plan is useless if it is not kept up to date with the changes in your life, trust laws, and taxation regulations. It is important that you periodically revisit your estate plan to reflect the changes in addresses, assets, and family dynamics. The best way to...

Uber and Its Independent Contractor Misclassification Case

WHAT IS THE UBER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LAWSUIT? In a case decided on April 11, 2018, Razak v. Uber Technologies, Inc., a federal judge compared the degree of control Uber has on its drivers to a homeowner imposing limitations on a contracted plumber or carpenter while in the home. The judge decided that imposing limitations such as restricting fumes, specifying footwear...

How Do I Create a Living Trust in California?

Creating a living trust in California requires a variety of steps to design and execute the document. Once established, a living trust allows for the transfer of property after your death in a manner that avoids the time and expense of probate. A will is still necessary for certain cases, for instance naming a guardian if you have minor children....

Starting September 18, 2017: Employers Must Use the New Form I-9

WHAT’S NEW FOR THE FORM I-9? On our last article, we cautioned employers about new changes coming to the Form I-9 beginning January 22, 2017, as well as stiffer penalties for I-9 violations. Now, 8 months later, we’re back to update you on another update to USCIS’ Form I-9. Starting September 18, 2017, employers will be again required to use a...

A Complete Guide to Probate in California

WHAT IS PROBATE EXACTLY? Probate is the term used to describe the legal process that occurs upon a person’s death. Probate can involve many different matters handled by the county court where the decedent resided. These matters include: Proving that a deceased person’s last will is authentic and valid (for the sake of the deceased person’s family members and loved...

5 Ways Business Owners Can Avoid Wrongful Termination Claims

WHAT IS A WRONGFUL TERMINATION CLAIM? A wrongful termination claim is generally filed by an employee who feels that he or she was fired for an inappropriate or illegal reason. An employee may claim wrongful termination for reasons such as: Violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws; Violation of a written or oral employment agreement; Violation of labor laws; Firing...