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Contracts and Business · Courts and Legal News · Estate Planning · Law Practice · Practical Guidance
ESTATE PLANNING
Many people assume that if they die without an estate plan, their property will simply “go to their family.” In California, that assumption is only partly true.
Yes Legal · January 16, 2026 · 3 min read
COURTS AND LEGAL NEWS
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Case v. Montana that matters for anyone litigating, or concerned about, welfare checks,…
Yes Legal · January 16, 2026 · 6 min read
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
As the warm sun and long days of summer beckon, many of us are eager to embrace the season’s adventures.
Mark Egan McGuinness II · August 1, 2024 · 3 min read
COURTS AND LEGAL NEWS
Believe it or not, when a person does a criminal act and is arrested there is a moment of decision by the prosecuting authority whether or not to pursue charges aka…
Yes Legal San Diego · December 12, 2023 · 3 min read
CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS
In the legal world, contracts are the lifeblood of countless transactions and agreements. However, sometimes contracts seem to have taken a journey to the…
Yes Legal San Diego · October 31, 2023 · 3 min read
LAW PRACTICE
The ABA published a great article with 6 essential tips to avoid legal malpractice claims and ensure client satisfaction. A link is below to the original article.
Yes Legal San Diego · January 2, 2023 · 4 min read
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