GOLD RIVER CALIFORNIA BUSINESS LAW BLOG
Is your will valid according to state law?
A will allows you to dictate how you want the probate court to distribute your property upon your death. Having a will is very important, but it must comply with the law's requirements to be valid. If your will isn't valid, the probate court won't divide your estate...
Areas in your estate to update after divorce
There are many life changes the average person has that are worth using for updating an estate. An estate isn’t just the assets you’ve collected over life. Within an estate plan are instructions about your assets and stipulations regarding their disbursement. What...
Property sellers in California must disclose material defects
The doctrine of caveat emptor, which means “let the buyer beware,” has long been one of the most important principles of contract law, but legislators in California have carved out an exemption for real estate transactions that requires property sellers and their...
Non-financial reasons to sell your business
In California, many business owners consider selling their companies at some point. Understanding how to identify the right time to sell a business is important before an owner decides to put it up for sale. Before doing so, an owner should first consider why they...
Costly mistakes made by commercial real estate investors
In the days of COVID-19, the commercial real estate market has been considered an “iffy” investment. However, the current investment environment also means potential opportunities. The commercial real estate market is bound to reemerge. But when? That is difficult to...
Is there the position of temporary executor in estate planning?
Residents of Gold River and other areas of California may want to learn more about when there may be a need for a temporary executor for their estate. Probate documents may show that there is a need for immediate action, although temporary executorship is only allowed...
Signs that it is time to close your small business
Many people dream of opening their own business and becoming a successful entrepreneur in California. However, reality isn't always that simple. Here are a few signs that it might be time for you to shut down your small business. Lack of customers One of the biggest...
Initial goal met: Now how do you get your business to the next level?
Doing business – more specifically, successfully establishing an enterprise and profitably managing it – is hard. So kudos to you if you have accomplished that task. Empirical data reveal that most businesses fail. The challenges are tough, the risks high and market...
Is it possible to appeal an HOA decision?
Throughout California, many people live in neighborhoods governed by homeowners associations. If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you'll have various rules and regulations to follow. When you follow these rules, you shouldn't run into too many problems. If your...
What is a succession plan?
When you die in California, your properties, assets and business interests don't just disappear. You'll have to write an estate plan that dictates what happens to your business after your death. This plan could also help you prepare for other scenarios, like reaching...
