There are several aspects of changing property ownership that an attorney must be aware of so as to not separate property inadvertently for income tax purposes. There are some pitfalls to beware of when completing these transfers. A Preliminary Change of Ownership...
Month: December 2015
Common Issues: Buying or Selling a Hotel in California
The business of buying a hotel is much like buying many businesses in one. Many hotels have restaurants, gift shops, spas and golf courses attached which also need to be considered during the purchasing or selling process for it to be a successful transaction....
Enforcing a Non-Compete Clause in California
Often California courts will not enforce a covenant restricting a person or entity from competing, however there are some circumstances when this type of restrictive covenant will be enforced in the state of California, despite the common perception that California...
California Real Estate Law: Tips for Buying a Foreclosed Home
When considering getting involved in the business of real estate investment you'll want to consider having assistance from a lawyer with a California real estate law background. There are many things to be considered before signing on the dotted line. The ever...
Conflicting Laws and Their Affect on the Real Estate Market
Most would agree that very little guidance has been provided for those who are feeling the deep divide between federal and state governments in recent years as the matter of marijuana legalization places many involved in the real estate and housing industry in an...
When Does Real Estate Transactional Law Require an Attorney?
The southern California real estate attorneys at The Law Office of the Law Office of Ernesto Aldover provide advice and experience on all aspects of California real property: commercial lease negotiation, drafting of lease agreements, drafting of tenant in common...
Business Law: Avoid the Most Common “Big” Mistakes
There are countless reasons that could cause a company to fail. It's impossible to know them all or to be prepared for every instance. But the majority of "big" mistakes that result in a company failing are not only predictable, but common. If businesses can be aware...
Small Business Expansion: Are Legal Issues a Barrier?
While many small business owners look forward to the expansion of their company, they also fear additional legal complications that come with business growth. In fact, in a recent survey focused on small business owners, it was discovered that 29% of respondents feel...
Southern California Real Estate: The Role of a Lawyer
When buying or selling property in California most will find that the process is multilayered. The real estate transaction is riddled with potential complications for those who aren't experienced enough to know what to expect when things don't go exactly as planned....
Conflicting Marijuana Laws & the Effect on Property Management
According to the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause, the Constitution itself along with federal laws and treaties are the supreme law of the country. This means that our country (and state's) court systems are bound to follow the federal laws over any state laws or...