Month: June 2021

Preparing to make an estate plan

June 30, 2021
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It is helpful to know how to prepare for the estate planning process. There are several steps that estate planners can take to help ensure they are ready to develop an estate plan that meets their needs and accomplishes their wishes. Inventory property and assets – estate planners should inventory their property an assets including…

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The three forms of driving distractions

June 24, 2021
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three categories of distraction that many drivers succumb to when they are behind the wheels of their vehicles. Throughout the Central Valley, residents may have seen other drivers using their cell phones, looking away from the roads, and even performing other tasks while operating…

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Thinking about estate planning with a step-by-step approach

June 17, 2021
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Everyone has estate planning needs, but those needs are unique. Your needs will be different from your family members, neighbors or friends. The needs of a farmer in rural California, for example, will be different from a resident of Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, no matter how different you believe your estate planning needs…

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Exceptions to at-will employment laws can result in wrongful termination

June 8, 2021
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California’s at-will employment laws permit employers in California have a legal right to terminate an employee for any legal reason. However, if an employee was fired for discriminatory reasons or in breach of their employment contract, they may have a valid claim for wrongful termination. Exceptions to at-will laws for termination Employers may fire or…

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