Privacy Rights in the Estate Context
The law in California affords a right of privacy to the wishes of someone who during life has prepared or is in the process of preparing a will, trust or other estate document. So, a person who believes they are listed as a beneficiary in a will or trust or other bequeathing document has no…
Equine Veterinary Malpractice: What You’ll Need and When to Contact an Equine Attorney
A veterinarian forgets to X-ray the leg of a horse during a pre-purchase examination, a month later a chip in his fetlock is found. A horse is not properly diagnosed after a number of farm visits. An improper sedative used during an emergency hospital visit causes the death of a stallion. All of these situations…
Equine attorney smarts: Know when a relationship is actually a partnership in the horse industry
We all know relationships are tricky. In the horse industry things can get messy where it’s common to mix friendships with business. Understanding what a partnership means may be the most important step you take when “going in” with a business acquaintance, friend, or even a deliberate second party. California law firm horse attorney warns…
From Your Equine Law Firm: What You Need to Know about New Horse Sale Law
Dual agency and bill of sale requirement in California Would you buy a home if your real estate agent was representing both you and the seller? Some might consider it a conflict of interest. It’s been illegal for many years for a real estate agent to represent both buyer and seller without both parties being…