Intestate Succession in California: Everything You Need to Know
Intestate Succession is a probate process used to distribute property and assets when there is no will on record in California, or when assets and property have not been assigned in the will on file. When you die without a will, some or all of your assets will
Non-Compete Agreements in California
Non-compete agreements (or NCAs) are only legal in specific circumstances in the state of California. In March of 2022, Attorney General Bonta sent out an official press release reminding employers and workers that workers can not be required to sign a non-compete agreement, nor can they be required
Small Estate Affidavits in California: What You Need to Know
A small estate affidavit is one way to expedite the distribution of assets of a deceased person who didn’t leave a will, trust or or other estate planning document. Our firm has extensive experience in helping individuals and families develop estate planning—so there is no confusion or uncertainty about
Types of Easements in California Real Estate
In California, an easement is defined as a right granted to an entity to use a piece of property belonging to a separate individual or entity for a specific purpose. The most common types of easements in real estate are those that grant road or utility access. Easements
What Happens if a Beneficiary Can Not be Found in California?
While unfortunate, people are often estranged or otherwise separated from loved ones and relatives. If a beneficiary cannot be found when someone passes away in California, the inheritance is placed with the county controller or collector, depending on the county and with some exceptions. Locating Beneficiaries: How to
How to File a DBA In Los Angeles
A DBA is a trade name that is used to operate a business in Los Angeles, California under a name other than your own. The primary purpose of filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement is to inform the public with whom they are doing business. When an individual
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Covid-19: To our Clients
Stone & Sallus LLP is still active to meet your legal needs. We have temporarily closed our physical office for all but critical matters to help prevent public exposure to COVID-19 and to honor the California Safer at Home directive issued March 19 by Governor Newsom. Here is
Covid-19: Addressing Legal Issues for Los Angeles
The outbreak and rising community spread of the novel coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 in the Greater Los Angeles area will continue to fundamentally change the way that individuals live and businesses operate. Among the most recent and wide ranging impacts occurred with the various “Safer at Home”
