Is my decreased husbands property legally mine?

In the event that the title was only in the decedent's name, the process will vary depending on whether or not the deceased individual's estate is...

Both my mom and I own our house . Is it best to have her gift her half of the house to me now or wait until she passes.

A living revocable trust is your most practical option, otherwise gift tax issues rear their ugly heads. I agree with the other lawyers'...

I would just add that you should be familiar with some of the distinguishing characteristics between an employee and an independent contractor,...

Forced lunch breaks by employer.

Generally speaking, in California, an employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the...

What is the attorney fees to form LLC without agreement or business planning?

Without an operating agreement in place, I have seen charges range from $600 to $800 for basic filing of Articles of Organization and related...

Is a non-revocable trust or revocable trust needed to secure a home from the state of California should you need long term care?

I agree with Mr. Shields, although typically I have used an irrevocable trust in such circumstances. DISCLAMER: The information provided by WFB...

I want to incorporate an S corp in CA with 3 partners. 2 of which are married to each other. Can we have 3 shareholders?

An entity that elects to be treated as an S corporation may not exceed 100 shareholders. DISCLAMER: The information provided by WFB Legal...

How do I dissolve and LLC in California, but keep our small business online with the ability to sell in local stores & events?

Dissolving the LLC is a simple matter, but why would you want to expose your personal assets to a potential lawsuit as a sole proprietorship? In...

Manager creating rumors and planting evidence to get me fired.

I would speak with HR and document your concerns carefully. Your manager may be exposing the company to a potential Defamation of Character claim...

Bonus Payment while on Leave for Child Birth. Earned wage claim? Discrimination? Time Penalties?

I see no potential unlawful conduct here as you describe the facts. Patience is a virtue and perhaps that's all that's required here. DISCLAMER:...