Informational articles that answer some of the most common legal questions.
You sell your home for a tidy profit…. and you’re surprised on closing day when the state of California withholds some of your gain. What just happened? Does California really
Most homeowners have to juggle not only their mortgage, but also mortgage insurance premiums, homeowner’s insurance premiums, and property taxes. Generally speaking, all of these items might be included in
When starting a new business, or deciding to change your existing structure, one of the biggest decisions you will face involves S-corporations versus C-corporations. Each type of corporate structure offers
Don’t you just love paying property taxes? Well, no, no one enjoys that. But we all accept these taxes as a necessary part of living in our beautiful communities.
If you’re starting a business, or already have a growing small business, you might be wondering about the different business structures available to you. This is an important decision, because
Upon your death, your heirs could owe estate taxes if your estate is valued at more than $5.45 million. That might sound like a problem that couldn’t happen to you,
The more your estate is worth, the more likely it is that the IRS will audit your return. For example, in 2012 the IRS audited 14.5 percent of returns filed
It is often said that the Internet changed everything about how we live, work, travel, do business, and more. And once again, we’re seeing that idea played out in the
Imagine that your child, a college sophomore, goes on a Colorado ski trip with his friends. Unfortunately, he has a bad accident on the slopes, and sustains serious injuries. You
In the past, California landlords and business owners have faced a high risk of being sued for accessibility violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Even though California is
For decades, you and other American taxpayers have been able to use a primary estate planning strategy for reducing gift and estate taxes. This strategy takes advantage of discounts for
For decades, you and other American taxpayers have been able to use a primary estate planning strategy for reducing gift and estate taxes. This strategy takes advantage of discounts for