18…the big one-eight
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »I used to joke that when someone turned 18, the best privilege was that they were able to buy lottery tickets. Now, I realize there is much more going on. If you are 18, or if you have ...
Starting a Business?
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 Posted in Law | No Comments »One of the greatest tools I've found for the Small Business Entrepreneur is CalGOLD. After a few clicks, a user can figure out every permit and license that is needed to start a business in California.
Why I am not a Litigator
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »How long does a lawsuit take? Consider the March 1989 crash of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker, which sent 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. The outrage was immediate, and five ...
Intellectual Property
Thursday, February 21st, 2008 Posted in Law | No Comments »Lately, a few of my start up clients have encountered hang-ups related to intellectual property. Intellectual Property is the bundle of rights and privileges associated with trademarks (names and logos), copyrights (works of art, music, literature) or patents (inventions ...
Wise Estate Planning
Friday, February 15th, 2008 Posted in Law | No Comments »Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business. When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife with which to share ...
The Public Trust
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »When it rains, it pours. I don't remember ever learning about, discussing, or understanding the Public Trust. However, this week it has been referenced three times. The Public Trust is the notion that the public has a certain confidence ...
‘Tis the Season
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »While I was putting up some Christmas lights today (we're going with the "less is more" approach), I was wondering if there were any laws regulating the use or abuse of lights during the Holiday season. Apparently, in California, ...
Pass the Turkey and I’ll tell you about my Estate Plan
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »During this holiday season, you will probably be surrounded by your family and relatives. And there is a better than average chance that you will all be present together for a meal, or two. During these times, why ...
Questions to ask your parents
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life, Lists | No Comments »Have you done your estate planning...Wills, Trust, Power of Attorney for financial matters, Power of Attorney for Health Care? Where do you keep your original documents? Do you have a list of all of your bank accounts, investment accounts and retirement accounts? Have ...
When to review your estate plan
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Law, Lists | No Comments »The family tree changes (marriages, births, deaths, divorce) Children turn 18 Starting a new business Changing jobs Entering Retirement Facing a serious illness Buying Life Insurance Moving out of California Purchasing real property or time shares Wanting to make charitable gifts Changing your mind about distributions Your Trustees/Executors/Guardians move away