How can I get a copy of a will if it does not go into probate??

It is unusual for people to have joint wills in California. Perhaps the two of them had separate wills, but prepared them at the same time. Once...

How difficult is hiring an attorney thru avvo ?

All of us are practicing attorneys who answer questions to help others and potentially get some business from it, since we are not paid to give the...

Existing business going from a sole prop to LLC? Will there be any ongoing responsibilities under the sole prop?

It depends on how you structure the LLC. You can have the LLC absorb the assets and liabilities of the sole proprietorship. I suggest you wok with...

The question should be answered by reading the contract between the company and you. But, if the contract does not address intellectual property...

Your employer is allowed to watch employees -- especially since you know about the cameras. The legal test is whether you have a "reasonable...

I want to form a s Corp in Wyoming and an LLC in CA, can this be done?

You CAN do what you suggested, but the question is whether that is the wisest way to form the businesses. You may be able to save taxes if both are...

We got a new property and we want to assign beneficiaries only for this property. Should we include this in our Family Trust?

You can definitely do what you'd like, but it will require an amendment to your trust. Please be sure to see a lawyer and get this done ASAP. If...

Many people walk away from the tax because it is owed by the LLC, not the individual owner. But there is no guarantee that the law won't change one...

Can a lawyer become executor of a will?

It's possible, but not always the best idea. Most attorneys would require a second lawyer to interview the client independently to be certain that...

My son's grandma left a living trust his aunt, is the trustee .what if she cheated my son??

Your son should ask for a copy of the trust by sending something in writing. The aunt is legally obligated to provide a copy to people named in the...