Does a Trustee have to use an funeral expense insurance policy left to the Trustee to pay for funeral expenses?

Laws vary by state, but the decedent’s estate is usually responsible for paying funeral expenses. The executor or trustee is not personally...

What is the best was to avoid any challenge after the death of a spouse?

Trust avoids time and expense of probate--a will does not. In this way, he can also leave assets to kids if you pass first.

Prudence normally requires at least six months (most often longer) to wind up a trust's affairs. If an estate tax return is required, often the...

Under California Labor Code is it the employer or employee's responsibility to schedule meals and breaks?

The employer must schedule and allow breaks. Retaliation would consist of threats or acts which adversely affects your employment. Please see...

Can my employer ignore the fact that I don’t have any duty-Free breaks ?

A meal break must be given you of 30 minutes in duration per 5 hours worked. 10 minute paid breaks are required per 4 hours worked.

Can a company fire or lay-off an H1B employee while he/she on vacation outside US?

Immigration law does not place boundaries on the termination of an at-will employee and that includes the location of the employee at the time of...

What can the Trustee do with the Trust assets if the beneficiary does not want any? Is there a successor beneficiary?

You must look to the terms of the Trust to ascertain the answer with any certainty. If there is no other beneficiary provision in place (which...

A deed must be effectively executed and filed with the County Clerk transferring the property from the Trust to the new owner. If a property held...

Witnesses and notarization not necessary.

Is it legal for my employer to have me deposit my check the next day?

California employees have the right to be paid at least twice a month. Compensation earned between the 1st and the 15th of the month must be paid...