Gold River California Business Law Blog
The rights of a buyer when a seller doesn’t disclose defects
Real estate transactions can be very stressful experiences. People complete a purchase that represents multiple years of their salary. Oftentimes, the property they purchase will be where they will live for many years. For those selling real estate, maximizing their...
3 business essentials for managing a growing dental practice
People often think of dentistry as an incredibly lucrative profession, but it takes a lot to become a successful dentist. Professionals invest tens of thousands of dollars in their education and then need to either join or establish a practice once they have their...
Can a buyer back out of a real estate purchase without penalty?
Selling real property requires careful planning. As the real estate market has been so volatile recently, sellers generally need to have a plan in place so that they know that they’ll have somewhere to live after listing their property. They may have to invest in...
Who pays for remodeling when a tenant suffers an injury?
Property maintenance and improvements can be a source of disputes between tenants who are renting a home and the landlord who owns and maintains the property. Landlords would prefer to keep their maintenance costs as low as possible, which means they may delay major...
4 kinds of contracts that most new businesses could use
Some people will tell you that a contract is the lifeblood of a business, while others will tell you it is your first and only line of protection against the misconduct and failings of others. Regardless of how you view contracts, there's little question that they are...
5 things you need to know about trusts
When people start to think about an estate plan, they may consider the will. While a will is fairly easy to establish, it behooves some individuals to set up and fund trusts. Assets held in trusts are passed down to the beneficiaries without having to go through the...
Can you retire early if you run a business partnership?
Perhaps the doctor recently diagnosed your spouse with cancer, or maybe the business has just been more financially successful than you originally anticipated. There are countless reasons why you may realize several years into a successful business partnership that...
Estate planning milestones to look out for
When you look back at your past, you recall milestone events that shaped who you are today. Such events as weddings, divorces, births, deaths, new careers and retirement will continue to add to your story for the rest of your life. Besides making up your and your...
Can landlords prohibit animals in their California rentals?
Pets can be messy and expensive, but they can greatly enhance someone's daily life. A companion animal like a dog or a cat can provide someone with emotional support and motivation to exercise. Tenants renting in California may feel happier when they have a pet to...
Is your child really capable of taking over your business?
When you have spent decades of your life building a business from scratch or managing it after taking it over from your parents, you may feel strongly about passing the company on to one of your children when you retire or die. Passing not just an ownership interest...