Posts in 2006

Dec 29 The Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse

In an effort to protect children from abuse and neglect, California has passed the "Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act," which ...

Dec 08 First Rule of Construction Contracts: Put It In Writing!

The best way to avoid a dispute with your contractor is to insist on a detailed, complete, and carefully drafted contract. Among ...

Oct 12 The Pitfalls of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor For Both Parties

Under California law, before a person can perform construction work where the cost of labor and materials total $500 or more, he ...

Sep 28 What Are "Community Property" and "Separate Property"?

California is a "community property state" meaning that all property real or personal acquired during a marriage is presumed to be ...

Sep 13 Manner of Holding Title to Real Property

The form and manner in which title to real property is held can have a substantial impact on your rights with regard to your ...

Jul 12 Tax Planning: The Unified Tax Credit and The Marital Deduction

In order to minimize the estate taxes your heirs will pay upon your death and maximize the amount they will inherit, two basic tax ...