Probate is a court-supervised process by which a decedent?s assets are gathered, valued, and distributed according to the decedent?s last wishes, as stated in his or her will. Learn how, through careful planning of your estate, you may be able to spare your family members and loved ones from the costs and the lengthy processes of probate.

You may have heard about the Kugel Hernia Mesh Recall. What's it all about? And who is at risk?

The Family Limited Partnership is a sophisticated family business planning entity. When structured properly, it allows the senior generation to maintain substantial control over the assets of the Partnership during their life. Upon their death, it is possible to transfer those assets to the junior generation while enjoying substantial discounts on the value of the property transferred.

The Family Limited Partnership is a sophisticated family business planning entity. When structured properly, it allows the senior generation to maintain substantial control over the assets of the Partnership during their life. Upon their death, it is possible to transfer those assets to the junior generation while enjoying substantial discounts on the value of the property transferred.

A few things the state, your accountant and your attorney forgot to tell you. Don't file your LLC or S-Corp without reading this article.

The basics of Cybersquatting, domain name disputes and the difference between UDRP and ACPA.

Some buyers will ignore an 'as-is' clause when purchasing a new home, only to find problems with the property later. Others will be intimidated by these clauses and refuse to close the purchase for fear of waiving their rights. In this article, real estate and business litigation attorney Laine T. Wagenseller details the correct and safe approach to the 'as-is' clause.

An article examining whether an information can be laid by fax in the magistrates' court and when proceedings can be said to be instituted. Also an examination of new and exciting methods of electronic service in court proceedings.

A divorce lawyer makes an impassioned plea for couples considering divorce to take a serious look at how mediation can save money and their co-parenting relationship.

A Vallejo legal separation is an action in lieu of divorce. Depending upon the case, a Vallejo legal separation may save couples money and conflict. A Vallejo legal separation can be used as a trial run before the court awards a dissolution decree. This trial run will buy you time to work your issues out. You might find that you exit 3 years of legal separation with a healthy relationship with your spouse.