LEGAL INSIGHTS
Don’t Overlook “Change In Ownership” and “Change of Control” Rules
Don’t Overlook “Change In Ownership” and “Change of Control” Rules
It’s common for estate planning strategies to include making gifts to children or other heirs of partial interests in real...
Nothing’s as Certain as Death, Taxes and Estate Planning
Nothing’s as Certain as Death, Taxes and Estate Planning
The truth of the old saying that “there is nothing certain in life but death and taxes” was underscored by...
A Quick Laugh Leaves the Court Unamused
A Quick Laugh Leaves the Court Unamused
When two parties bring in an arbitrator to handle their dispute, the arbitrator is supposed to be unbiased and objective....
Even in Hollywood, Lawyers Can’t Just Play the Role
Even in Hollywood, Lawyers Can’t Just Play the Role
What happens if the person you thought was your lawyer isn’t permitted to practice law? If you are in the...
Do-It-Yourself Lawyering Can Be Costly
Do-It-Yourself Lawyering Can Be Costly
In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” The need to get...
What Part of ‘One-Time’ Do You Not Understand?
What Part of ‘One-Time’ Do You Not Understand?
California normally requires a home or other real estate to be reappraised for property tax purposes when it is sold...