
How to Get Out of a Business Partnership in California
Want to leave a business partnership but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re dealing with disagreements, financial concerns, or a partner who refuses to cooperate, there are several ways to move forward. Learn how to get out of a business partnership in California, including buyouts, ownership transfers, dissolution, and steps to protect your financial interests.

Do You Pay Inheritance Tax On a Trust in California?
Learn if you pay inheritance tax on a trust in California. Understand tax implications, beneficiary obligations, and how to protect your inheritance with Stone & Sallus.

How to Check if Someone Changed the Deed to Your Property in California
Concerned that someone may have changed your property deed without your permission? Learn how to check public property records, recognize signs of deed fraud, and understand what steps to take if an unauthorized transfer has occurred. We also explain how California property owners can challenge fraudulent deeds and protect their ownership rights.

What Can You Do if a Trustee Is Taking Advantage of a Beneficiary?
A trustee has a legal duty to properly manage trust assets and protect the interests of beneficiaries. Learn the warning signs of trustee misconduct, what may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty, and the steps beneficiaries can take to protect their rights in California.

How Do I Get Out of Co-Owning a House in California?
If you no longer want to co-own a house in California, you may have several options. Learn how buyouts, voluntary sales, title transfers, and partition actions can help end a shared ownership arrangement.

What Happens if a Tenant Refuses to Leave After the Lease Ends in California?
If a tenant refuses to leave after a lease ends in California, landlords must follow the proper legal process. Learn how holdover tenancies, rent acceptance, notice rules, and eviction procedures can affect your next steps.

Tortious Interference With a Contract: When Can a Business Sue in California?
Tortious interference can occur when a third party knowingly and intentionally disrupts an existing business contract. This guide explains what California businesses generally need to prove, common examples of interference, potential damages, and when it may be worth speaking with a business litigation attorney.

How Do I Write a Letter of Request to My HOA?
Learn how to write a clear HOA request letter, what details and supporting documents to include, how to submit it properly, and what steps to take if the association does not respond.

California Security Deposit Rules for Landlords
California landlords must follow strict rules when collecting, deducting from, and returning a tenant’s security deposit. This guide explains deposit limits, inspection requirements, allowed deductions, documentation, and the 21-day deadline.

3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit: California Landlord Guide
Learn how a 3-day notice to pay or quit works in California, including when landlords can use it, what information the notice should include, how the deadline is counted, and what steps may follow if the tenant does not pay or move out.

How to Evict a Tenant in California
HOA maintenance disputes can quickly become frustrating when homeowners and associations disagree over who is responsible for repairs. Learn how these disputes happen in California, what documents matter, and when legal guidance may help protect your property.

Navigating HOA Maintenance Disputes in California
HOA maintenance disputes can quickly become frustrating when homeowners and associations disagree over who is responsible for repairs. Learn how these disputes happen in California, what documents matter, and when legal guidance may help protect your property.

Partition by Sale vs. Buyout Financing in California
Learn the difference between partition by sale and buyout financing in California, including when a court-ordered sale may be necessary, how co-owner buyouts work, and what property owners should consider before agreeing to a sale or buyout.

Mismanagement of HOA Funds in California: Protecting Your Investment
Concerned that your HOA may be mishandling association funds? California homeowners have legal rights when board members fail to manage dues, reserves, assessments, or community expenses properly. This article explains how the Davis-Stirling Act, fiduciary duties, and legal remedies may apply when HOA fund mismanagement puts your property investment at risk.

Can You Stop a Partition Sale? Legal Strategies Co-Owners Use in California
A threatened partition sale does not always mean a California property must be sold right away. This post explains how co-owners may be able to stop, delay, or redirect a forced sale through buyouts, agreements, and other legal strategies.

Removing an Executor or Trustee in California
Removing an executor or trustee in California is possible when serious misconduct, mismanagement, or failure to perform legal duties puts an estate or trust at risk. This article explains the warning signs, legal grounds, and what beneficiaries should know before taking action.
