Do You Need A Will?
This is the third and last of our estate planning series, and we start with the question: Do I need a will? That is one of the most common questions asked of lawyers – at least estate planning lawyers. (The most commonly asked question of a criminal defense attorney is probably something like “What [...]
Recording Conversations in California Family Law- What’s Legal, What’s Not
Have you ever considered recording a conversation with co-parent, ex or a third party that you believe may be helpful to your California family law case? Before you press “record,” it is critical to understand California’s strict recording laws and how they apply in family court. California’s Golden Rule: All-Party Consent California is an all-party [...]
Estate Planning 101 (Continued)
More often than not our parents’ estates and financial affairs are not in order. Last week we explored how the kids’ involvement in the family’s estate planning can be beneficial. Of course, on the illness or death of a parent the lack of a current will or trust [...]
Talking to Your Parents About Their Will and Estate Planning
Something is happening. Many of my friends are having “situations” with their parents. It’s frightening to see parents “lose it.” They are protective of their role as parents. Naturally, they do not want their kids to see any sign of slippage. Some of our parents have health issues, perhaps prolonged illnesses, even severe loss [...]
Hastings College of the Law (My Alumni) Becomes College of Law, San Francisco
Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco is one of California’s top tier law schools. I probably wouldn’t be able to get in today. The school is named after Serranus Clinton Hastings, the first Chief Justice of California and the State’s third Attorney General. By 1870, Hastings had amassed significant wealth from various [...]
Vote Yes on Measure G and Yes on Prop 50
Measure G Truckee’s library, built nearly 50 years ago, accommodates 54 people. Yes, 54 against a local population of over 20,000 residents, most being library card holders. Plus out-of-town visitors. Given its location, our library can’t be expanded. On November 4th we have a chance to vote Yes on Measure G for a new Truckee [...]
Give the Corporate Director a Serpent Deflector: Reinforcing an Absolute Right to Inspection under the California Corporations Code
Give the Corporate Director a Serpent Deflector: Reinforcing an Absolute Right to Inspection under the California Corporations CodeBy: Ethan J. Birnberg, Esq., Porter Simon, P.C., Truckee, California [Article originally published in the Vol. 45, No. 3 of The Writ (Washoe County Bar Association)] California is no stranger to litigation between corporations and their board [...]
Grandparent’s Rights to Visit Their Deceased Child’s Minor Children
As a new Grandparent I can fully appreciate a Grandparent’s desire to see their grandchild as much as possible. We are fortunate. In our case, visiting little June Thomas is welcomed by his mom and dad. Grandparent’s Sue for More Visitation That is not the case with the Balandran family. David and Felicia [...]
Leases, Additional Insured Clauses, Contractual Indemnity Provisions, and Malpractice Prevention
Even if the first three topics caused your eyes to glaze over, we hope the third caught your attention. This article is designed for two basic audiences: those who draft leases and other commercial agreements which include provisions calling for one party to name another as an additional insured under the first party’s insurance [...]
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