Domestic Partnerships Basics A domestic partnership is defined under California law as "a domestic partnership entered into pursuant to the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2002 (Stats. 2002, ch. 853) or the Family Code."As of January 1, 2015, requirements for entering into a domestic partnership include:Both persons must be at least 18…
What Are The Laws Regarding Cemetery Plot Ownership? Cemetery plot ownership laws, similar to those relating to burial and cremation, are designed for the benefit of both the deceased and the survivors. The owners of cemetery plots in Virginia should have some knowledge of these laws. It is important to know about these laws when…
What are Tax Receivable Agreements? A tax receivable agreement (TRA) is an accord between a seller of a business and the buyer that stipulates a portion of the future tax savings resulting from the step-up in tax basis of identified assets will be paid to the seller. Essentially, it’s a payment plan of sorts in…
Running through a Wedding Photography Contract Before beginning any type of wedding photography project, it is critical to put everything in writing. A contract will serve to protect both the wedding service provider and the client. This particular contract is modeled after the agreements that I use, but as with everything a lawyer drafts, it…
Describing the Basics of Business Law In order to "get the most" out of a business law attorney, the business owner first needs an understanding of what business law is and why it exists. Moreover, the business owner needs to understand the areas of law that their business law attorney practices (and those areas the…
What Does a Partnership Lawyer Do? A partnership lawyer, as the name implies, helps clients understand how to start and maintain a partnership. One thing is for certain: understanding what partnerships are and how they are created is not the easiest thing to do.A partnership is a business in which two or more persons share…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Condo Board Directors The role of condo board members is vital to the governance and sustainability of condominium communities. While the specific functions of a condo board may differ based on the size of the community, the particular governing documents, and the needs of the residents, ultimately, the role of…
What is a Wholesale Agreement? A wholesale agreement refers to a legally binding document between at least two parties where one of the parties sells goods to the other at a significantly reduced rate. The seller may sell to a physical location or to a smaller distributor that sells to a customer base. In most…
How Are Knives Classified? There are several forms of knives recognized under California law. Each of these types have their own legal definitions. These forms are: switchblade, dirk, dagger, concealed dirk or dagger, dangerous knife, and folding knife.Switchblade: A switchblade is any knife or other blade that: (1) has the appearance of a pocket knife;…
What is Tax Certiorari? Tax certiorari is a mechanism for appealing a property owner’s grievance with an assessment of their real estate tax. Every county in New York State, except for those in New York City, has an assessment agency, often referred to as an Assessor’s Office. These offices must re-assess taxable properties every year,…
