Living Trust: Is It For Me?
A legal trust is similar to a will – it’s a written legal document and it partially substitutes for a will and can be an important part of your estate plan. Your assets are put into the trust during your lifetime and then transferred to your beneficiaries when you die. You can make yourself the…
Donating Your Estate to Charity
Oftentimes, people opt to leave some (or all) of their estate to a charity or organization that they support. If you choose to leave part of your estate to charity, not only does it benefit the charity, but it could help reduce the amount of estate taxes your heirs must pay on your estate. Deciding…
Understanding California’s Contractors’ License Laws
In California, the contractor (builder) cannot collect for work performed if he did so without a license, even if he completed the work and the homeowner received a benefit from the home improvement. This law is set forth in order to protect the public. If a contractor works without a license, there are substantial criminal…
Proper Liability Releases in the Equine Industry
Releases of liability are also known as waivers and are usually the most important, yet misunderstood documents in the equine industry. Most states, including California, enforce liability releases and it’s important that the release is properly worded and signed, in case it ever must hold up in court. Below are a few problems that are…