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Estate Planning Using a Totten Trust

The topic of this article is about a special type of California bank account sometimes known as a ‘Totten Trust’. It’s a very simple and quite effective way of avoiding probate, which is why it is also well known as a POD (payable on death) account. POD accounts are just

The Types of Requirements You May Face in a Personal Injury Case

Personal injury can occur due to the negligent actions of someone else. You can suffer physical and emotional injuries from an automobile accident, dog bite or a premise liability issue. Finding the right Coachella Valley personal injury legal counsel is critical for your best injury claim result.

The Two Types of Probate Attorneys that Help with Estate Settlement

Probate lawyers are an integral part of estate planning and estate settlement. Probate attorneys execute someone’s last will. Estate executors can hire lawyers to draft and record legal documents through the court or to help with administrative tasks. A Palm Springs Estate administration attorney can help with this.

Using Provisional Methods to Remedy a Litigation Case

Creditors have various ways to secure judgments following a court action case. Some of these terms associated with this area of the law are referred to as “provisional” or “prejudgment,” among others. These terms apply to cases that are still ongoing. Overall they work to prevent those who owe the

What Happens During Wage and Hour Wrongful Termination Disputes

An employee in California can be terminated without a reason. In fact, they can be let go for any reason. This is what you call ‘at will’ employment. Unless an employee is given specified assurances stating otherwise, then all California employment is considered to be ‘at will’. The law does

What Employees Can Do to File a Claim for Wages Owed

If an employee has a claim against their employer because of unpaid wages or compensation, then they can file a claim with the DLSA, just as long as it falls under the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner. The State Labor Commissioner does not have jurisdiction over people who are considered