Gold River California Business Law Blog
Can an HOA enact rules to prohibit short-term rentals?
Investing in a property governed by a homeowners association (HOA) can be a smart move. HOAs help preserve property value by imposing standards on home maintenance and limiting disruptive activities. For those hoping to rent their properties to others, homes in HOA...
How testators can keep their bank accounts out of probate
For many people, the term “estate planning” is synonymous with wills or possibly trusts. People think about documents that they draft with an attorney as the main components of an estate plan. While that is generally true, a comprehensive estate plan generally...
Important annual business regulations for 2025 in California
Successfully operating a business in California requires careful planning. Executives and business owners need to understand the local economy and global economic considerations. They need to monitor the conduct of employees and the performance of their organization...
3 ways to address a business in an estate plan
People with valuable property often need to create an estate plan addressing their assets. They want to prevent their loved ones from fighting over their property and to establish a meaningful legacy after their passing. After years of hard work establishing a...
A checklist for those planning their estates
Estate planning can be a very complicated, difficult process. Generally speaking, the best estate plans are customized based on the values, family circumstances and financial resources of the testator. There is no estate plan strategy that works universally for every...
Using severability clauses to strengthen business contracts
Drafting ironclad or airtight business contracts is crucial for the protection of those trying to make business operations predictable. Contracts signed with employees, service providers, clients and other parties need to be clear and enforceable. The right language...
Property tax law impacts on inherited homes in California
Here in California, real estate is often the single most valuable asset detailed in individual estate plans. Whether you have one residence or perhaps a vacation home as well, it’s important to determine what you want to happen to your property after you’re gone. If...
Do businesses have to formally register IP to protect it?
Intellectual property is often among the most valuable resources a business possesses. Whether a company patents a new production process, buys an original work of art from a creator or has trade secrets, the intellectual property (IP) owned by the organization can...
Laws about security deposits recently changed
Landlords use their financial resources or credit history to acquire real property. They can then monetize that property by renting it out to others. Of course, residential tenants occupying a home, duplex or apartment can potentially damage the property while living...
The risk of using a deed as part of an estate plan
Estate planning is a way for people to protect themselves and their loved ones. The process often focuses on choosing beneficiaries to inherit specific assets. For many California residents, the home where they live may be the most valuable property they own, which...
