Month: July 2018

Do I Need a Will or Trust?

July 10, 2018
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Wills A will is a document where its creator, called the “testator,” will designate who receives his or her property upon his death. A will has the benefit of being relatively simple and inexpensive to create. A formal will needs to be witnessed by at least two witnesses in order to be valid in California.…

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Looking to adopt? Here are the steps!

July 10, 2018
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If you’re looking to adopt a child in California, you have a complex road ahead of you.  And it should be.   Taking legal responsibility for someone is no small feat.  The courts want to know you are ready for this lifelong commitment. In order to begin the adoption process in the state of California, you…

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New “ABC Test” for CA Independent Contractors

July 10, 2018
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On April 30, 2018, the Supreme Court of California issued an opinion dictating what legal standard will be applied when determining the relationship between a worker and an employer. The court adopted a test called the “ABC” test, which determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. When a worker is an…

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Nonprofit vs Tax-Exempt: Are They the Same?

July 9, 2018
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Are you looking to start a nonprofit to help your community? Is that the same as being tax-exempt? There is a common misconception that they are the same – in fact they are two related but different things. Usually when someone wants to start a “charity” what they really want to do is be a…

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