Your Law Firm For Life In Northern California
Getting injured because of a government agency’s actions can oftentimes leave you facing pain, medical bills and a lot of stress. The paperwork and deadlines involved in these claims can add even more worry when you are already trying to recover. Knowing what...
If you cannot find the original will after a loved one’s death, probate may still be possible. In California, courts usually prefer the original will, but they may admit a copy if the evidence shows the will was valid, the copy is accurate and the testator did not...
If you discover a lien on your property title while preparing to sell, refinance or review your records, you need to understand what it means for your ownership and what steps you have to take to resolve it. A lien creates a legal claim against your property that must...
While state policies aim to keep walkways safe, traffic safety remains a growing crisis across highways and neighborhood streets. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, collisions killed around 1106 pedestrians in 2023. This shows pedestrian accidents...
A disinherited sibling can challenge a California will, but usually only on specific legal grounds. In most cases, that means lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud or problems with how the deceased signed the will. Unfair treatment alone is not enough A parent can...
A moment of careless speeding slightly or failing to signal while driving suddenly turns into a car crash. In the aftermath of the accident, you may find yourself wondering if you can still get compensation if you were partially at fault. Many victims tend to believe...
Property ownership issues can surface at the worst possible time. A title error, inheritance dispute, boundary issue or competing ownership claim can delay a sale, refinance or property transfer. In California, a quiet title action may help resolve these disputes and...
If you suffer a spinal cord injury, it is likely to lead to significant emergency costs. These could range into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and some injuries could even lead to more than $1 million in costs during the first year alone. These costs include...
Most California drivers have shared the road with a motorcyclist who is “lane splitting.” Many people don’t realize that this practice is legal in California – as long as it’s done safely. We’re still among the very few places where it is written into the law. The...
Grieving families usually do their best to uphold the instructions included in a will. However, sometimes families review estate planning documents and feel concerned or confused because of their contents. A parent who long promised to divide their estate evenly among...