Dying without a will in California means state intestate laws decide who inherits your property, while probate may delay the process and increase costs. Learn who handles the estate, common family disputes that can arise, and how creating an estate plan can protect your loved ones.

Most business legal problems don't start with a lawsuit. They start with the wrong entity structure, a handshake deal, or a contractor who probably should have been an employee. In our latest article, we break down five of the most common — and costly — legal mistakes entrepreneurs make, and exactly what to do about each one.

California corporations should not treat the annual shareholder meeting as a mere formality. It is the meeting where directors are elected, shareholder voting rights are exercised, and core governance issues can come to a head.

Building a business in the Truckee–Lake Tahoe region or the Reno–Sparks corridor takes real commitment. But even well-run businesses face risks they can't predict — fires, cyberattacks, liability claims, and natural disasters can all strike without warning.

Gift-giving can boost employee morale and strengthen client relationships — and done right, it's tax-deductible too. Here's what the IRS allows and what to watch out for.

Rising costs and interest rates are pushing many small businesses to the brink, but a crisis doesn't have to mean the end. From renegotiating contracts and restructuring debt to exploring alternative capital sources or bankruptcy reorganization, there are more paths forward than you might think. Learn what steps to take, and why assembling the right team of legal and financial advisors could make all the difference.