LEGAL INSIGHTS
How a Letter Became a Will
California, like most other states, has requirements that must be met for a document to be considered a legally binding...
A Family Feud – Over Love or Money?
A carefully drafted estate plan is supposed to ensure that the wishes of the trustor will be carried out, even...
Even in Games, Arbitration Must be Impartial
Most websites, including entertainment and game sites, include a “terms and conditions” page that asks users to agree to a...
When Can an Attorney Use ‘Privileged’ Material?
The legal system gives the parties involved in litigation broad rights to gather information from the opposing side, but there...
Expensive Lesson for Trustee Who Favored Some Beneficiaries Over Others
When setting up a trust as part of a family estate plan, it’s not uncommon to designate a family member...
Employment Arbitration Agreements Must Be Fair
It is common today for employers to ask employees to sign agreements to arbitrate any future disputes about work-related issues,...