Clients regularly call our office with issues that arise between them and their home owner association. It seems as though the HOA is constantly dictating what they can and cannot do to their individual units. In addition, when things go wrong, there is usually a fight between the client and the HOA about who is […]
As an estate planning attorney in the Silicon Valley, I commonly see people who understand the importance of the initial estate planning but then forget that they need to keep their wills and trusts up to date. These documents aren’t something that should just be done once and then tucked into a safety deposit box […]
Since 2005, certain companies are allowed to take a deduction equal to 3% to 9% of their net income for building and renovation of residential and commercial properties. I’m talking about construction, engineering, and architectural companies that were hired by a homeowner or business owner to construct or renovate a home or building. If you […]
The decisions regarding placing a family member into a nursing home are some of the toughest that can be faced. Talking to a Menlo Park elder attorney in advance can provide an invaluable opportunity for pre-planning. Unfortunately, many people do not think ahead when it comes to nursing home care, and that means that choices […]
For just about any Menlo Park elder lawyer, it is clear that Americans are living longer, fuller lives. We are fortunate to be getting more and more quality years in the typical lifespan. Of course, there is still a need to plan for accidents, illness, and the eventual possibility that long-term care will be necessary. […]
You’ve worked so hard for the success of your small business, but have you thought about what will happen to it after you’re gone? By planning in advance, the small business owner can ensure that his or her wishes are followed should the unthinkable occur. Not only does this kind of planning make for an […]
When it comes to protecting your rights as a member of the aging GLBT community, you should consider consulting a Menlo Park estate planning lawyer who can help you make the right choices. We hear horror stories of life-long partners who are denied access to one another, who lose their homes, or who don’t have […]
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If you are a real estate investor or businessperson that regularly deals with contracts, especially offers to purchase property or assets, you need to know about a surprising decision handed down by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of California. In First National Mortgage Company v. Federal Realty Investment Trust (9th Cir. 2011) 631 F.3d […]
Businesses often want to “cut” things when times are bad . . . prices, employees, space. There are right and wrong ways to do this. When you cut your prices, what do you end up doing? You cut quality to make up the difference. When you compromise the quality of your work, it inevitably results […]
Every day you read in the news about people losing their homes to foreclosure. Back in 2005 they got a loan at a ridiculously low interest rate and had no problem making the payments. And then the interest rate adjusted upward and they could no longer afford the payments. Thus, foreclosure. Before you walk away […]
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