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How to Avoid Probate in California
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s assets are distributed. In California, like in many other states, probate can be an expensive and time-consuming affair, especially in circumstances in which the will is contested or the estate is large. Considering that the probate process usually begins immediately after the death of… Read More »
How Estate Planning can Reduce Your Tax Burden
Tax preparation is an essential consideration when creating an estate plan. When creating an estate plan, there are multiple taxes that California residents should seek to avoid, including income taxes, estate taxes, and inheritance taxes. When dealing with a sizable estate, these taxes can potentially reduce the size of your estate by a large… Read More »
Considerations in Business Succession Planning
Unlike corporations, which are typically owned by a large group of stockholders, small businesses must plan for what happens after the owner or owners of the company retires or passes away. These small businesses in California, typically organized as sole proprietorships, partnerships, or limited liability companies, must decide how their business succession plans fit… Read More »
What are the Most Common Workplace Injuries?
One of the first steps to making a worker’s compensation claim is recognizing that you have cause for one. There are many different types of work-related injuries, and many clients may not feel like their issue is serious enough to warrant workers’ compensation. However, any condition that could prevent you from working or diminishes… Read More »
Tips for Pedestrians to Avoid Accidents
Pedestrian often suffer severe injuries when involved in automobile accidents. There are measures that pedestrians can take to avoid these horrible accidents. You may not be able to control other people’s actions, but you can reduce the risk of being involved in an accident. Pedestrians are vulnerable because they are more likely to be… Read More »
Should I Set up a Living Trust?
Although they are often discussed together, a living trust is somewhat different from a living will. In both types of documents, you specify what you want to happen with your assets if you become incapacitated or die. However, with a living trust, you also appoint someone to handle those affairs when the unfortunate does… Read More »
Proposed Bill Could Expand Coverage for Worker’s Compensation in California
Worker’s compensation offers protection for employees who may become injured while on the job. Claims can be made to help with a variety of expenses, including injury-related medical costs, disability compensation, and more. However, not all types of workers are considered employees for the purposes of getting worker’s compensation benefits. For example, workers hired… Read More »
California Workers’ Compensation Rights
Workers’ Compensation benefits provide you with the necessary medical treatment you need to recover from your work-related injury or illness. These benefits also partially replace lost wages from recovering and help you return to work. The worker’ compensation claim process can be complicated, however. A skilled Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation attorney can help guide… Read More »
Getting the Settlement You Deserve After a Slip and Fall Injury
Slip and fall accidents can have long term, life shattering consequences. Victims of slip and fall accidents should fully understand that they can recover damages from a negligent property owner. Property owners should maintain premises in a safe manner and failing to do so means they hold themselves open to legal action from injured… Read More »
Why an Advance Health Care Directive is Important
It is not possible to always foresee when you may run into a major health problem. Most people believe it will never happen to them, but we know that is not true. It is important to prepare for these situations ahead of time. These are the types of things people do not want to… Read More »
