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Mediation vs. Litigation

There are several different ways of settling a legal conflict, such as a family law matter or a personal injury case. Your attorney will help you decide the best way of resolving your conflict. You may hear the words litigation and mediation when you are working out the case details.

How Can Setting Up a Trust Have Tax Benefits For My Beneficiary?

The majority of people set up a will to have their assets distributed as per their wishes on their demise. With that said, you may want to set up a trust even if you want to save taxes. Estate planning offers tremendous unique benefits where taxes are concerned. Trusts are

Why should an employer have an HR attorney?

You should never lose sight of a primary fact that you are running a business. This is regardless of the relationship you have with your employees. Don’t assume that employees have all the rights. Employers have certain rights too. You should consider retaining the services of an employment attorney automatically

Why Is A Special Needs Trust Different Than An Ordinary Trust?

Special needs trusts ensure that beneficiaries with disability continue receiving important government benefits after obtaining an inheritance from their family. Supplemental or special needs trust is designed for providing funds to a disabled person. This is while preserving the person’s eligibility for government benefits.  Reliable attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron,

How Can I Protect My Inheritance From Excessive Inheritance Taxes?

Planning an inheritance is an emotional process. You are likely to reflect on how far you have come and the legacy you have built. Naturally, you want to determine the best way of passing on the inheritance you built to your loved ones. This requires proper estate planning and a

Why Should I Have A Trust And Will For My Kids?

Trust funds are legal entities established for holding assets that benefit specific individuals or organizations. Children are commonly named as beneficiaries in wills and trust finds. Your assets can be safeguarded through a trust and used for the stewardship of your children. These are a few reasons to create a

Is Going To A Mediator To Resolve My Legal Issue Advisable Before Arbitration

Arbitration and mediation are alternative approaches to dispute resolution that allows companies, individuals and other entities to come to an agreement in a non-adversarial setting. Mediation should be the first step before arbitration because it provides an opportunity to discuss and resolve the issue in a more informal setting. Mediator

At What Age Should I Start Estate Planning

Most estate planning attorneys believe that the best age to think about estate planning is as soon as possible. There is no specific age when it makes sense to plan for your assets on the event of your demise. By putting a plan in place, you can ensure that your

2022 CA Labor Laws

California constantly keeps employers on their toes by making frequent changes to the employment laws. 2022 is no exception. This is a roundup of all top developments that employers in California should know.  Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services

What Is Involved In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (Wage Earner’s Plan)?

Debtors with regular income may use Chapter 13 bankruptcy for coping with their overwhelming debts. This is also called the Wage Earner’s Bankruptcy and allows debtors with enough money to repay a part or all of their debts. Individuals prefer this as an alternative to liquidation. This is bankruptcy for