As implied by other responses, there are factors that must be explored by you with a lawyer of your choosing. Without more specifics, a definitive...

The Emergency FMLA Expansion Act requires that certain employers provide up to 12 weeks of leave (unpaid for the first 10 days and paid for the...

Would you go with severance agreement or settlement agreement during negotiations with employer?

Most all severance agreements contain a settlement composition within them. In my view, the question is whether you believe your claims are...

When people make revocable living trusts to avoid probate, it's common for them to also make what's called a "pour-over will." The will directs...

Spouses revocable trust at risk?

Its going to depend upon what rights, if any, you have to the interest in the home. You need to sit down and review the trust document and...

Although there are no federal or state laws protecting an employee from unfair work discipline or specific demotion laws, the California Supreme...

Note also that in practice, employers should insert disclaimer language confirming that any release contained within a severance package agreement...

Correction to prior question about Medi-cal recovery from trust?

Typically, assets which are held by a revocable trust will be exempted from estate recovery. Thus, if a Medi-Cal recipient had an estate plan...

Will my inheritance affect my benefits?

To qualify for Medi-Cal, a person must hold assets valued at less than $2000 (with one’s house and car exempted) and life insurance and benefits...

30 days Written Notice?

An employment contract may be formed by a written or oral agreement. An employment contract may also be implied by certain actions or statements by...