Business ownership comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. One responsibility many owners overlook is planning for the future of the business when ownership changes hands. Whether because of retirement, disability, or an unexpected event,…
Running a business in California means planning not only for today but also for the future. What happens to your company if you retire, step away, or pass on unexpectedly? Without a clear roadmap, your business can fall into disputes, delays, or even…
Letting someone go is never easy. But if you’re a business owner in California, navigating California employee termination laws can feel like a legal minefield, no matter how justified the decision. Termination mistakes can lead to expensive lawsui…
Hiring employees in California isn’t as simple as handing over an offer letter and calling it a day. In fact, skipping important details in your employee contract agreement can set you up for costly disputes down the road. California has strict emp…
A workplace discrimination lawsuit can feel like a gut punch. You’ve worked hard to build a business, treat employees fairly, and stay compliant with the law. So when a lawsuit for discrimination in the workplace hits your desk, it can be shocking…
Mandatory retirement policies have been a fixture in some industries for decades. But as the workforce grows older and Americans live longer, the ethics – and legality – of setting a mandatory retirement age are facing more scrutiny. If y…
Business succession planning is the process of creating a legal and operational strategy for how a business will transfer leadership or ownership when an owner retires, passes away, becomes disabled, or otherwise leaves the company. It’s not just a…
Although 1 in 4 Americans see a greater need for an estate plan due to inflation, nevertheless, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 percent of adults in the United States have any estate planning documents such as a will or tr…
In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. Indeed, for many people—especially those with valuable accounts and property—financial planners recommend trying to keep accounts and property out of probate…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were not able to make your own decisions? Maybe you are getting ready for surgery or another medical procedure where you will be unconscious, or you are heading out on the Great American Road Trip with…
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