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Does a New Will Supersede an Old Will?

A will, or last will and testament, is a legal document that designates who gets your assets when you pass away. In California, as in all states, there are specific requirements for creating a valid will that will make it through probate court proceedings and provide what you’ve designated for your loved ones and their future well-being.

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Preparing for Business Litigation

If you own and operate a business, you know how thrilling—but also frustrating—the experience can be. When all is going well with your business, running it can feel incredibly rewarding. But inevitably, as you know, disputes will arise. For instance, a contractor might sue you for breaching your part of an agreement, or perhaps a customer purchased a product that resulted in an injury.

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Job Interviews and the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was landmark legislation that sought to protect those with disabilities in the employment process, from a company’s posting a job opening, to the interviewing and hiring process, and throughout the period of employment. A principal feature of the ADA is that it requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees to enable them to fulfill the task ahead.

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Joint Ownership in Probate

Probate is a legal proceeding through which the estate of a deceased person is administered to named beneficiaries—if there is a last will and testament—or to family members through the law of intestate succession if there is no will. With or without a will, however, some assets will pass to the beneficiaries outside of probate. Probate proceedings usually revolve around only those assets held solely in the decedent’s name.

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What Are the Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim?

Any person or entity operating a business is no doubt going to need to enter into agreements with others to help supply or run the operations. If you sell products, you’ll need an agreement with another party or parties to provide those products. Even if you just provide professional services, you may need an accounting firm to do your taxes. You may just need a nighttime cleaning service.

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What Information Am I Required to Disclose About My Disability?

Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 places duties and restrictions on U.S. employers with 15 or more employees in three phases of the employment process: the job interview and pre-offer phase, the post-job-offer phase, and during employment itself.

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Fiduciary Duties and Misuse of Power of Attorney

Power of attorney abuse occurs when an attorney-in-fact misuses the authority granted to them by the principal. This can include stealing money, falsifying financial records, transferring assets, or using the principal’s finances for personal gain.

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What Qualifies as Misappropriation of a Trade Secret?

Business owners work hard to build their companies from the ground up. This process involves a substantial investment in time, money, and effort. Thus, business owners have the right to protect their intellectual property. However, immoral individuals may take advantage of unsuspecting businesspeople to misappropriate confidential company information.

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ADA Accessibility Requirements

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 sought to end discrimination against employees who were physically or mentally disabled. The law covered not only those who were actually disabled, but also those who were “regarded as” being disabled, as well as those who had a relationship with a disabled person or persons.

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FAQs About the California Probate Process

When someone passes away, their estate must be settled. This process can be complicated, especially if the decedent left behind a will or if they died without a will. Understanding the probate process in California is essential for those who are involved with settling an estate.

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