Frequently here at the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, our clients, although experiencing serious marital problems, are not yet prepared to seek a divorce for a variety of reasons. In such a situation, a legal separation may be the answer.As FindLaw...
Month: September 2018
What can I put in my prenuptial agreement?
Planning for divorce while also planning your marriage might feel counterintuitive, but it is actually a very smart strategy. Divorce can be an emotionally complicated process, so splitting up your assets or dealing with other important issues may end up being more...
What is breach of fiduciary duty?
If you agreed to take on the responsibility of becoming someone's trustee or the executor of his or her California estate, you became a fiduciary whether you realized it or not. A fiduciary is one who holds and manages assets for the benefit of someone else, in this...
What is undue influence?
If your well-to-do California parent requires the services of a live-in caregiver due to age, illness, injury or infirmity, you likely feel relieved that (s)he can afford such care. On the other hand, however, you may have developed a nagging suspicion that this...
