1. I want to terminate an employee but I am afraid of getting sued. How can I protect myself?
Although California is known as an “at-will” employment state, there are many legal pitfalls that can arise when terminating an employee. In California, “at-will” employment really means, “proceed with caution.” With wrongful termination claims on the rise, it is more important than ever that employers take proactive measures to limit their exposure to such a claim.

The terms prenuptial agreement and premarital agreement are used interchangeably herein.

A premarital agreement can…

The terms prenuptial agreement and premarital agreement are used interchangeably herein.

Premarital agreements, if executed properly, can help each party protect his or her finances and provide predictability in the event of a divorce. Here are a few tips to ensure that your premarital agreement is enforceable.

The terms prenuptial agreement and premarital agreement are used interchangeably herein. While prenuptial agreements can help each party to protect his or her finances and provide predictability in the event of a divorce, they are not necessarily for every couple entering marriage.

Here are some reasons a prenuptial agreement or certain provisions that can be put into a premarital agreement may not be right for you.

By: D. Max Gardner

The most significant bankruptcy law reform in nearly 30 years had at least one measure that was without controversy: the permanent enactment of Chapter 12 for family farmers.

By: Larry R. Cox

Following is a a list of frequently asked questions regarding estate planning.

What is a will?

A will is a legal document in which you control who is to receive your assets upon your death. No matter who prepares your will, it must be executed in a manner prescribed by law. Failure to do this may invalidate the entire will. You can designate either individuals or institutions to be the beneficiaries. Your will is administered by someone (or institution) you choose, called an executor. After your death, the executor manages all your affairs, including the disposition of your possessions according to your wishes. In your will you may also name the guardian of your minor children, and make specific gifts to individuals or charities.

By: Greg A. Muir

In handling numerous personal injury matters involving automobile accidents, our experience at Young Wooldridge has shown that many individuals who own or operate motor vehicles are surprisingly unaware of the basic insurance coverage issues that may significantly affect their ability to recover damages in an automobile accident.