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How to Proceed with Creditor Claims in Probate Law

Creditor claims in California are a detailed and intricate part of probate law. If you fail to comply exactly as the rules state, you will lose any claim against the estate.  What is a Creditor Claim?  A creditor claim is any type of demand for a payment. It means if

Have an STD? Is it Your Duty to Disclose?

Do you have an STD? If so, are you wondering if you are legally required to disclose it to your partners? If you live in California, the answer is yes. The law according to California Health and Safety Code 120290 says that knowing you have an infectious or communicable disease

Deciding Whether To Have An Asset Sale Or Stock Sale

The decision to structure the sale of a business as an asset or a stock is difficult because the buyer benefits from assets and the seller benefits from stock sales. All business transactions are individual and should be discussed with the respective legal and financial parties involved. What’s Involved In An

Things To Know About A Durable Financial Power Of Attorney

A Financial Power of Attorney is a person who is able to make financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions on your own behalf. The power is given by producing a legalized document that shows you allow another person to make financial decisions on

Are You Set Up to Incorporate Your Business Correctly?

If you plan on growing your business, it’s important to get it incorporated so that it’s officially registered and can have taxes filed properly. To do that, you’ll need to file articles of incorporation, which will give the state the appropriate information on the company. California has their own laws

Steps to Winning the Appeals Process

Losing your court case is not the end. If you feel the outcome was wrong or you want to protect a favorable ruling, getting a consultation with an established law firm can help handle the appellate process. SBEMP has experienced Palm Springs civil appeals attorneys who efficiently handle appellate law.  The

Tribal Land: Land In Trust

What Is Tribal Land in Trust? Tribal land is land in trust given to the Native Americans by the American Government under the Indian Reorganization Act. This act gives land to the American Indians under the trust of the government to preserve and improve natural resources of the tribal reservations,

Issues In Proving STI Tort Cases

When considering taking legal action after contracting a STI, there are many things to think about. Talking to a legal professional helps to sort through your options on how to move forward. Sometimes these cases are not easy to prove, but with the help of an experienced lawyer, you can

Facts about Herpes HSV-1 and HSV-2 and Next Steps

Two viruses, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2), can cause genital herpes infection. Although similar, they are not the same. HSV-1 is the most common cause of oral herpes otherwise known as cold sores. HSV-2 is sexually transmitted, otherwise known as genital herpes. Herpes can remain dormant