
Steps to Creating an LLC in California
Steps to Creating an LLC in California
A limited liability company (LLC) is an effective, efficient legal structure for many different types of businesses. If you are considering forming an LLC in California, it is crucial that you understand the steps that you need to take and your ongoing/future tax obligations. In this article, our San Diego business lawyer highlights the steps to creating...

Asset Purchase vs Stock Purchase When Purchasing a Business
Asset Purchase vs Stock Purchase When Purchasing a Business
Are you preparing to buy a business in San Diego, California? If so, it is crucial that you conduct the proper due diligence and ensure that the transaction is structured in the most advantageous manner possible. One of the key decisions that you will need to make is whether to proceed with an asset purchase or a stock purchase. In...

Importance of Partnership Agreements in Business
Importance of Partnership Agreements in Business
No one wants to end up locked in a difficult dispute with a business partner. A partnership dispute could cause serious harm to the business. Every business partnership in California should have a comprehensive, well-drafted partnership...

LLC for Real Estate Investing and Airbnb
LLC for Real Estate Investing and Airbnb
The real estate market was scorching hot in 2021. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), U.S. residential real estate prices surged by nearly 14%—one of the sharpest spikes on record. With the rise of mass consumer market vocational...

Probate: What to Expect When Your Loved One Dies Without a Trust
Probate: What to Expect When Your Loved One Dies Without a Trust
Are you preparing for the probate process in San Diego County? If your family member or loved one passed away without trust(s) in place, a significant portion of their estate may need to go through probate. It is important to...

Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning
Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency represent a growing share of global wealth. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 16%of Americans state that they have purchased, traded, or used cryptocurrency. This raises an important...

Who can be a shareholder/Officer/Director in a NATUROPATHIC PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION?
Who can be a shareholder/Officer/Director in a NATUROPATHIC PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION?
A Naturopathic Doctor Corporation is a professional corporation which is formally recognized and designed to offer services as Naturopathic doctor by the Naturopathic Medicine Committee of California....

Who can be a shareholder/Officer/Director in a MEDICAL CORPORATION?
Who can be a shareholder/Officer/Director in a MEDICAL CORPORATION?
In San Diego, California the creation of a medical corporation to practice can offer several legal benefits over the practice as a sole owner. But it is a difficult procedure to incorporate a professional corporation which...

Why a BUY-SELL AGREEMENT is one of the most important documents you can create?
Why a BUY-SELL AGREEMENT is one of the most important documents you can create?
Many new business owners in San Diego, California ignore one of the most crucial parts of establishing a business that is a buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement clearly states how certain significant changes...

10 Important Clauses That Should be in Any Business Contract
10 Important Clauses That Should be in Any Business Contract
Written contracts are the foundation of most modern commercial relationships. A business contract should be comprehensive. The small details always matter. In negotiating an agreement, it can be easy to overlook some important...