What Are the Steps in the Probate Process?

Probate Process

What Are the Steps in the Probate Process? Executive Summary  Probate is a court-supervised process required when someone passes away with assets titled in their name alone.  The process includes filing a petition, publication in a newspaper, notifying interested parties and creditors, valuing assets, paying debts, and ultimately distributing property to beneficiaries.  Each step must follow strict legal procedures and timelines, […]

Lagerlof, LLP Donates Two Bins of Toys to Support Pasadena Jaycees’ Operation Santa Program

Lagerlof, LLP Donates Two Bins of Toys to Support Pasadena Jaycees’ Operation Santa Program Pasadena, CA — Lagerlof, LLP concluded its annual Toy Drive this week with a meaningful contribution to the Pasadena Jaycees’ longstanding Operation Santa program. Over the course of two weeks, employees from across the firm came together to fill two large donation […]

California Courts To Adopt Generative AI Policies

In 2024, the California Judicial Council created an AI Task Force in order to safeguard the integrity of the legal process as courts increasingly use generative AI. The goal is to strike a balance between the utilization of this powerful new technology and ensuring that courts remain trustworthy and objective sources of information.

5 Reasons Why a Regular Meeting with Your Tax Attorney is Critical

Five Reasons Why a Regular Meeting with Your Tax Attorney is Critical Business owners juggle many responsibilities. Taxes are one of the most crucial areas, and also one of the most overlooked areas, for business owners.  Failing to meet with a tax attorney each year can not only result in lost income, it can also […]

Lagerlof LLP Partner, Vanessa Terzian, Named Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Symposium Nominee 

Lagerlof LLP Partner, Vanessa Terzian, Named Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Symposium Nominee PASADENA, CA – Lagerlof, LLP’s, Vanessa Terzian, was honored as a nominee at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards event held on Wednesday June 28 at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown. Vanessa was nominated as an Executive […]

Top 3 Reasons Business Owners Need an Attorney When Selling Their Business

Top 3 Reasons Business Owners Need an Attorney When Selling Their Business Selling a business can be a complex process that involves legal, financial, and emotional considerations. As a business owner, it’s essential to consult with a transactional attorney before negotiating the sale of your business. Here are the top three reasons why: 1. Legal […]

Remote Meetings Under the Brown Act

REMOTE MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT With the special relaxed remote meeting provisions under AB 361 coming to an end on February 28, 2023, many agencies are trying to figure how to pivot back to in-person meetings and accommodate remote participation of Board members.   REMOTE PARTICIPATION MUST COMPLY WITH THE BROWN ACT   With […]

Litigants in CA Have Powerful New Remedy

Litigants in CA Have Powerful New Remedy LITIGANTS IN CALIFORNIA HAVE A POWERFUL REMEDY IN CASES INVOLVING THEFT   In Siry Investments vs. Saeed Farkhondehpour, 13 Cal. 5th 333 (2022), the California Supreme Court recently issued a decision that expands the remedies available to civil litigants who are victims of financial theft. California Penal Code […]

Kubiak v. County of Ravalli

Kubiak v. County of Ravalli Once a party makes a settlement offer in the form of an offer of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, they cannot withdraw it!  In Kubiak v. County of Ravalli, 32 F.4th 1182, 1187-92 (9th Cir. 2022), the Ninth Circuit recently held that a Rule 68 offer of […]

Top Attorney 2022

21 Lagerlof Attorneys Recognized as Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys 21 Lagerlof, LLP attorneys were listed as Pasadena Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” for 2022. The most out of any firm featured in the magazine. The attorneys recognized were Robert Bailey, Thomas Bunn, James Ciampa, Joshua Driskell, Nicholas Everett, Mark Flewelling, Lindsay Francis, Brian Friedman, Sue Hong, William […]

Legal Entities and Real Property: Limiting Reassessment

Legal Entities and Real Property: Limiting Reassessment Legal practitioners have rightfully promoted the many advantages of holding real property in corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other legal entities. By doing so a landowner can limit personal liability, exercise a degree of anonymity, and realize various tax efficiencies. However, when advising clients regarding the transfer […]

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