Central Valley Legal Blog
Businesses in California, large and small, oftentimes come to find that their bedrock relationship with suppliers, vendors and other companies rely heavily on one thing: contracts. As a result, business leaders can usually benefit from knowing the basics about contracts and their relationship with business law. Basics of business contracts For starters, what is a…
Read MoreHaving an estate plan is important for creating a legacy for all families but 56 percent of Americans do not have a current plan. Estate planning is essential for protecting yourself and your family if you suffer sickness or an accident or die. Regardless of a family’s wealth, most plans have essential components. Estate plan…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom signed SB 1383 on September 17, 2020, significantly expanding the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). This new law becomes effective January 1. 2021, meaning businesses should be preparing now. What is the CA Family Rights Act? The CFRA is a law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid…
Read MoreA Central Valley resident who is going through a divorce or legal separation probably realizes that the process can be long, stressful and expensive. Issues like property division and child support and custody, as well as other issues, can be contentious. If a person does not stand up for his or her rights, it could…
Read MoreCar crashes can be particularly catastrophic in rural areas. They often involve high speeds; drivers can be distracted or impaired; the vehicles involved can be massive commercial vehicles. Each of these factors increases the severity of an accident victim’s injuries – broken bones, severe lacerations and bruising can be common. However, it is not just…
Read MoreDomestic violence affects a large portion of California residents. Unfortunately, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men are victims of domestic violence. Although there are many organizations dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, an attorney can offer many important services as well. There are…
Read MoreDo you know someone who has a child with special needs, such as down syndrome or autism? They may need to consider the creation of an irrevocable trust to protect that child. It allows an individual to make sure a person with special needs is provided for beyond public benefits, by giving them cash, real…
Read MoreFederal Estate Tax As of October 2020, if you pass away with an estate worth more than eleven million, five-hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($11,580,000) you will have to pay federal estate tax. But this high number may be cut in half after the 2020 Presidential Election! If this may impact you, please read on…
Read MoreWhen people in California become parents for the first time, there are many aspects of their lives that will completely change. There are also many things they begin thinking about regarding how they will raise their children. They will need to research and choose child care options, they will need to make decisions about diet…
Read MoreWhen there is an auto accident in Hanford and across the Central Valley, law enforcement will likely consider the possibility that a driver was under the influence. If there is an arrest and charges for driving under the influence, many penalties can be assessed including jail time, fines and a driver’s license suspension. Other charges…
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