What's better for an individual in California, forming an LLC or an S Corp?

This is one of those common questions that does not have a common answer because individual circumstances and future plans and your asset base and...

Non-compete from NJ company, I live in CA.

Generally no, non-competes are unenforceable in CA, however certain other restrictions are in fact enforceable such as not soliciting current or...

What are my adverse possession options on a home that is to be sold in foreclosure in 90 days?? FYI - The owner is deceased.

Even if somehow you were able to prove adverse possession ownership, that does not defeat the lien which stays with the house until it is paid, or...

Franchise

There is no such thing as a "trial franchise agreement". Franchising is highly regulated; the intended Franchisor must comply with all state and...

Can I deduct money spent on condo improvements or remodeling when the condo is sold and the proceeds distributed?

it can be looked at both ways, if it is not outlined in the trust so you should contact and make an agreement with the other beneficiary to this...

I have a business partner (Joe) who has a home office in his condo. I meet Joe on regular basis at his condo where he has his

Talk to a local personal injury attorney in the area, they will take care of everything and contacting everyone, that is what they do, and they...

Just file a fictitious business name statement in your county; that's what this is for.. You will need that document to open a bank account in the...

I need a quitclaim deed to refinace condo

Your divorce attorney should have prepared the quitclaim deed for him to sign, if you were awarded the property. If you did not use an attorney,...

What happens if the seller in a real estate transaction does not sign the rentback agreement before the escrow closes?

I would let your agent notify their agent to notify Seller, (or have an attorney write the demand letter asap) that you will not close escrow...

Does failure to send payment of a settlement check by the date stated in the settlement agreement nullify the agreement?

Maybe, if the settlement agreement states this is the ramification of a breach, OR if it seems clear there was no intention whatsoever of the other...