How to File in Small Claims Court California Pursuing a legal claim is an inherently stressful process; filing a civil suit in the California Superior Court or Federal District Court can add the extra complication of being a long, drawn out process. For claims involving smaller amounts of money or damages, the Small Claims Court is an excellent [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2015|California Courts|7 Comments Read More
Looking For an Alternative to LegalZoom? Most of the complaints about LegalZoom are about poor customer service, not being able to talk to someone, not receiving a return call or a reply to emails, bait and switch tactics, and added fees for this and that. The Importance of Customer Service A People’s Choice is all about customer service. When you contact our [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 23rd, 2015|California Courts|Comments Off on Looking For an Alternative to LegalZoom? Read More
Agency Authority and How It May Affect Your Business Permission is an important concept in our daily interactions. Whether it is a parent and child arguing over curfew, or two spouses arguing about a large purchase, a misunderstanding of what is and is not permitted can lead to a lot of confusion and heartache. When the disagreement shifts to what an employee/agent of your California [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 21st, 2015|Business|Comments Off on Agency Authority and How It May Affect Your Business Read More
Home Studies and Adoption in California There are certain requirements with regard to home studies and adoption in California. Contact A People's Choice for help filling out the necessary forms. By Sandra McCarthy|December 16th, 2014|Adoption|Comments Off on Home Studies and Adoption in California Read More
Lawsuit Allegations: Yelp Hurts Small Businesses and Their Online Reputations Recently, a U.S. District Court of Appeals in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit against Yelp, the online business review site. Four small businesses brought suit against Yelp claiming that the company used advertising payments to extort small business owners in exchange for the favorable manipulation of online reviews about a business on Yelp’s website. The [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 12th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Lawsuit Allegations: Yelp Hurts Small Businesses and Their Online Reputations Read More
The Basics of a Limited Conservatorship A limited conservatorship in California is when a court has appointed someone to oversee the care of an adult who does not have the ability to fully take care of themselves. If an adult is caring for another adult with special needs, the caregiver can ask a court of law to appoint him or her as a conservator of [...] By Sandra McCarthy|November 24th, 2014|Estate Planning, Probate|Comments Off on The Basics of a Limited Conservatorship Read More
Dissolving a California Limited Liability Company If for some reason things have not worked out as you hoped, and your small business is not a resounding success, you may decide it is time to move on to other things. Alternatively, your business could be growing in a new direction, and you may wish to change its structure, and do so by [...] By Sandra McCarthy|November 10th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Dissolving a California Limited Liability Company Read More
Choosing a Registered Agent for Your Business Entity Most new businesses must jump through several hoops before they can legally register in their state of operations. Business entities such as corporations and limited liability companies (LLC) are required by law to register with the California Secretary of State to conduct business in the state. Part of the requirements for registration is that [...] By Sandra McCarthy|October 27th, 2014|Business|Comments Off on Choosing a Registered Agent for Your Business Entity Read More
Should You Have a Post Adoption Contact Agreement? A child’s contact with his or her biological parents after adoption is not always the norm. In many cases, an adopted child begins a new life, and only sees former family members if the child later chooses to seek them out. For all intents and purposes, an adopted child becomes a part of his or [...] By Sandra McCarthy|September 15th, 2014|Adoption|Comments Off on Should You Have a Post Adoption Contact Agreement? Read More
Disinheriting a Family Member There are several reasons a person could feel a need for disinheriting a family member. There may be family arguments leading to estrangement, financial reasons, or even to protect one child over another. When someone decides to disinherit a family member such as his or her spouse or children, they need to do more than simply leave them [...] By Sandra McCarthy|September 5th, 2014|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Disinheriting a Family Member Read More