Gold River California Business Law Blog
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...
Things to consider when expanding your business to new locations
New locations can be one of the fastest solutions for expanding a successful organization. A small local restaurant that has gained notoriety for its in-house barbecue sauce may have more demand than one location can manage. A cell phone repair service that has proven...
Why business owners may need to draft powers of attorney
Estate planning is beneficial for people in all kinds of careers and family situations. Some testators establishing estate plans need more robust plans than others. A business owner has high-value assets to address. They also need to consider the continuation of...
How licensing agreements can benefit companies with valuable IP
The unique resources of a business help to establish its niche in the economy. Leadership within an organization may invest a large amount of time, expertise and money into the development of a functional business with unique products and a brand that consumers trust....
3 times homeowners may question HOA enforcement efforts
People buy property in neighborhoods governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) for many different reasons. Some people want the security that comes from having owner-occupied only houses as opposed to houses rented by landlords in a neighborhood. Some people want to...
