HR asks me to write I will not pursue my complaint further (i.e. take legal action). Do I have to write this?

California law prohibits both employers and employees from bullying any worker, employee, applicant, volunteer, independent contractor, or unpaid...

Yes, the Trust and many of its attendant documents should be notarized except for the Pour-Over Will. In my practice, this would include Trust...

Clearly, you are subject to all the laws of the State of CA.

Is a non-compete clause in a separation agreement enforcable?

Non-Compete Agreements are , as a general matter void in California as to employees and general contractors. In other words, in California,...

Can i take legal action?

Any record related to an employee’s drug test must be treated as a medical record and kept separate from the rest of his or her personnel file if...

If title to property is in her name alone, it is her separate property. She should ensure all property-related payments are made from non-community...

How do I find out where the trust papers are and who is the executor?

I would agree with the above answers in a combined fashion: Only beneficiaries and direct heirs are entitled to copies. If you are entitled, have...

If I have deeded one half of my real property to my daughter, do I need to file a gift tax return?

The federal gift tax applies to transfers of property from one person to another when the recipient doesn't pay fair market value for the property....

Do I need an EIN if I'm starting a sole proprietorship business?

Various entity structure differences, as well as the need for a business license in your jurisdiction are possible alternatives, but to answer your...

Can you recommend any "good" fiduciary investment advisors with experience with the Prudent Investor Act and Trust Investments?

I am very sorry, but in my view, our participation on this site does not include providing investment advice and/or opinions concerning investment...