Trusts are common inclusions in California estate plans. Testators might use an incentive trust to help a family member with a history of addiction. They might set aside money in a special needs trust to provide for a family member with a disabling medical condition....
We are excited to be part of the 2021 WMA Convention & Expo at the Peppermill Resort Casino Spa in Reno, Nevada! Hart Kienle Pentecost attorneys, Robert Williamson and Ryan Egan, along with Thomas Pacelli of J&H Asset Property Mgt. Inc. will be participating...
Work campers have been around as long as RV parks have existed, and exchanging labor for goods or services in RV parks and campgrounds has increased in popularity as millions of RVers are living on the road fulltime. Unfortunately, trading a site in your park for...
Employees and employers alike often do not fully understand at-will employment laws. This can lead to confusion and confrontations, both of which are best avoided by each side. The biggest thing to know about at-will employment is that it means both sides can end the...
If you’re thinking of starting a business, one of the most common business structures is a limited liability company (LLC). You may also have started running your business on the side, under your own name, and now that it has grown, you want to turn it into an...
You and your business partner have weathered many storms together in the past decade or so. Your combined resources bought several mobile home parks and a chain of convenience stores, all of which are doing quite well. But lately, things have changed between the both...
One of the biggest risks landlords take when renting out a property is the potential for their tenants to cause serious damage to the unit. Landlords often don't know about the condition of their property or the behavior of a tenant until they regain possession of the...
California is an at-will state. This means that, unless your employment contracts specifically state otherwise, you can fire your employees for any legal reason whatsoever, or for no reason at all. It’s an unfortunate part of running a business that sometimes you have...
Animals can cause a lot of damage to rental units. Dogs may chew or scratch, especially if their owners leave them alone at home for a long amount of time. Cats can also scratch and may urinate on furniture or flooring, leaving behind an unpleasant ammonia smell....
There are a lot of benefits that come with owning your own company. There are a few downsides to doing so. One of these is having to collect debts when a customer fails to pay what they owe. If you have a customer with a delinquent account, you've likely already...
