Proceedings in California Transnational Proceedings Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the transnational proceedings laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of transnational proceedings in California and the statutes enforced […]
Settlement in California Good Faith Settlements All litigators need to know the statutory rules governing good faith settlements. By Gilda R. Turitz. She is a partner and litigation practice group leader at Sideman & Bancroft in San Francisco. When one defendant in a multiparty case […]
Bonds in California Bond Bill (General Obligation Bonds) and the Legislative Process A bill authorizing the sale of State general obligation bonds to finance specified projects or activities; the measure subsequently must be approved by the voters. California Bonds This section covers […]
California Distribution This section covers California-specific basic information on distribution and related topics. Many of California's laws on distribution are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California distribution laws […]
California Conversion This section covers California-specific basic information on conversion and related topics. Many of California's laws on conversion are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California conversion laws on […]
Succession in California Disclaimer of Succession, Election and Renunciation Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the disclaimer of succession, election and renunciation laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of disclaimer of […]
Estate in California Administration of Personal Estate Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the administration of personal estate laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of administration of personal estate in California and […]
Administration in California Estates Issues Related to Administration Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the estates issues related to administration laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of issues related to administration […]
California Perpetuities This section covers California-specific basic information on perpetuities and related topics. Many of California's laws on perpetuities are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California perpetuities laws […]
California Informations This section covers California-specific basic information on informations and related topics. Many of California's laws on informations are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California informations laws […]
Real Estate in California For California Attorneys: Real Estate There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: Tree Law Sham Guaranty Nonrefundable Deposit Project Approval Eminent Domain Foreclosure Administration of Real Estate Welcome to the […]
California Trusts This section covers California-specific basic information on trusts and related topics. Many of California's laws on trusts are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California trusts laws on trusts are created […]
California Remainders This section covers California-specific basic information on remainders and related topics. Many of California's laws on remainders are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California remainders laws on […]
California Minors This section covers California-specific basic information on minors and related topics. Many of California's laws on minors are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California minors laws on minors are created […]
Representatives in California Actions by or Against Representatives Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the actions by or against representatives laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of actions by or against representatives […]
Guardianship in California Guardianship Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the guardianship laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of guardianship in California and the statutes enforced in California in connexion with […]
Lanterman-Petris-Short Act The Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act provides guidelines for ‘involuntary’ civil commitments of individuals to mental health institutions in the State of California. The act was intended to protect the civil rights of individuals by eliminating the inappropriate, […]
Decedent in California Contracts of Decedent Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the contracts of decedent laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of contracts of decedent in California and the statutes enforced in California […]
Heirship in California Establishing Heirship Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the establishing heirship laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of establishing heirship in California and the statutes enforced in California […]
Discovery in California For California Attorneys: Discovery There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: Surveillance Material Privileged Witness Electronic Discovery California Discovery This section covers California-specific basic […]
California Accounting This section covers California-specific basic information on accounting and related topics. Many of California's laws on accounting are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California accounting laws on […]
Spouses in California Rights and Obligations of Spouses Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the rights and obligations of spouses laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of rights and obligations of spouses in California and […]
California Annuities This section covers California-specific basic information on annuities and related topics. Many of California's laws on annuities are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California annuities laws on annuities […]
Legacies in California Legacies Under the Will Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the legacies under the will laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of legacies under the will in California and the statutes enforced in […]
Disability Law Service in California Guardians of Disabled Persons Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the guardians of disabled persons laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of guardians of disabled persons in California […]
California Appeals This section covers California-specific basic information on appeals and related topics. Many of California's laws on appeals are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California appeals laws on appeals are […]
Administrators in California Qualification and Appointment of Administrators Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the qualification and appointment of administrators laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of qualification and […]
Appraisal in California Appraisal and Arbitration Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the Appraisal and Arbitration laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of adjustment and compromise; appraisal and arbitration in California […]
California Executors This section covers California-specific basic information on executors and related topics. Many of California's laws on executors are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California executors laws on executors […]
Powers of Attorney in California Durable Powers of Attorney Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the durable powers of attorney laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of durable powers of attorney in California and the […]
Claims in California Claims Against Ward's Estate Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the claims against ward's estate laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of claims against ward's estate in California and the […]
California Estates This section covers California-specific basic information on estates and related topics. Many of California's laws on estates are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California estates laws on estates are […]
Guardians in California Actions by or Against Guardians Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the actions by or against guardians laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of actions by or against guardians in California and the […]
California Charities This section covers California-specific basic information on charities and related topics. Many of California's laws on charities are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California charities laws on charities […]
California Property This section covers California-specific basic information on property and related topics. Many of California's laws on property are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California property laws on property are […]
Construction in California Construction Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the construction laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of construction in California and the statutes enforced in California in connexion with […]
Disability Law in California Contracts of Disabled Persons Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the contracts of disabled persons laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of contracts of disabled persons in California and the […]
Public Regulation in California Public Guardians Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the public guardians laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of public guardians in California and the statutes enforced in California in […]
Interest in California Estate and Interests Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the estate and interests laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of estate and interests in California and the statutes enforced in California in […]
Disability in California For California Attorneys: Disabled Tenants ( 01-05-2001 ) What happens when a blind tenant with a seeing-eye dog tries to move into an apartment complex with a strict no-pets policy? What if a tenant who walks with difficulty wants a reserved parking space next to […]
Notices in California Notice and Proof of Loss Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the notice and proof of loss laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of notice and proof of loss in California and the statutes enforced in […]
Assets in California Assets of the Estate in relation to Bankruptcy Law This section analizes the legal issue of assets of the estate in this context. Assets Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the assets laws of California, with explanations of the […]
Health Care in California Surrogate Decisionmaking and Advance Directives for Health Care: Planning for Incapacity in California Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the surrogate decisionmaking and advance directives for health care: planning for […]
Estate Planning in California For California Attorneys: Estate Planning There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: Right of Occupancy Pet Trusts Estate Planning and Instruments Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory […]
Investments in California Investments Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the investments laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of investments in California and the statutes enforced in California in connexion with […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the protective orders laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of protective orders in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with protective orders. This […]
Probate in California Probate and Decedents' Estates Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the probate and decedents' estates laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of probate and decedents' estates in California […]
California Wills This section covers California-specific basic information on wills and related topics. Many of California's laws on wills are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California wills laws on wills are created and […]