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Federal Estate Tax As of October 2020, if you pass away with an estate worth more than eleven million, five-hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($11,580,000) you will have to pay federal estate tax. But this high number may be cut in half after the 2020 Presidential...

Water is one of the most important substances for living beings, so it is no surprise that there must be laws that govern water usage to allow for fairness.  According to the California State Water Resources Control Board, water rights give you the ability to use...

California parents like you want the perfect way to tell your child about your divorce. After all, your child's well-being is your top priority. You want to avoid as much damage as you possibly can. But is there any one way that minimizes damage more than the rest? Is...

We’ve all heard them on movies on and television shows. “You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney.” These words are not just used for dramatic effect. These are known as Miranda rights. It’s true; you do have the right not to answer...

Without even knowing it, you encounter contracts on an everyday basis. Just think about the terms of service language you agreed to on your phone when downloading a mobile application, or when you created your Facebook account. Those agreements are all contracts. Many...

We have received many questions about the Governor’s new requirements for masks.  Here is a summary of the guidance from CDPH. The California Department of Public Health issued the following requirements for all Californians on June 18, 2020.  It affects everyone in...

As a California resident facing assault and battery charges, your life may change abruptly and not for the better if convicted. A conviction can prevent you from living in certain places and bar you from holding specific types of jobs. We often represent clients and...

While small business owners may not have the same financial reach or resources as larger companies, they remain susceptible to the same legal woes as larger companies, such as wrongful termination lawsuits. Small business employers and employees need to know the...

Zoning is a key aspect of California land use and development. According to the Institute for Local Government, zoning determines what individuals, companies and other entities may use land for in different areas or “zones.” It would not be appropriate, for example,...

California residents who either cannot or do not want to make legal decisions for themselves may have a designated power of attorney speak for them.  Before an individual nominates an attorney-in-fact, it is critical to consider which responsibilities he or she will...