Category Archives: Legal
The answer to whether or not the beneficiary of an estate has any say in the management of that estate depends on the document under which the beneficiary is to acquire rights in the decedent’s property (i.e. Living Trust versus a Will). Likewise, the say of a beneficiary in the management of Trust property will be different before and after the death of the Settlor of a Trust. In this show, Bill and Rick explore some of these distinctions and alert eligible beneficiaries about exactly what their expectations should be.
There are many scams that are ongoing in the small business asset protection world. Simply, there is much false information spread about concerning business credit issues and even so-called protection “policies” sold by non-licensed professionals. In this show, Bill and Rick explore both what asset protection means for small businesses, as well as what it should not mean. Once convinced you should employ asset protection tools for your business, and you should, learn how to ensure its proper adaptation to your particular business model and avoid the “oversell” scammers.
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Bill Pyott
New York Life
949.215.7078
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Bill Bernard
WFB Legal Consulting, Inc.
949.413.6535 or 949.698.6222
bill@wfblegalconsulting.com
Even the most conscientious employer occasionally needs help from a lawyer. Although you can handle some employment matters on your own, a great many issues are particularly tricky and require legal expertise. Employment law can change rapidly. Courts and government agencies issue new opinions interpreting these laws every day, sometimes completely overturning what everyone thought the law meant. When you also factor in that lawsuits brought by former employees can end in huge damages awards against an employer, it’s easy to see why you should seek legal advice when you get in over your head. Join Bill and Rick to learn when and why you need a business employment lawyer on your side.
Social Media is a valuable platform to communicate with your audience and a great way to provide value to your target market. Unfortunately, it’s also a popular way for scammers to “Phish” for their next unsuspecting victim. Rick and Bill discuss these common scams and how to protect yourself from the negative effects they wreak on you personally and on your business.
It is never pleasant being sued, but armed with the right information and good help, you can get through the process. In this show, Bill and Rick give you some preliminary information that you might find helpful if you or your company is sued in California. The goal is to make the process as pain free as possible. After all, to a great extent, knowledge is power.
Do you know how to implement the proper classification of your employees? Are you making sure that your supervisors are receiving proper training before dealing with employee issues? Are you aware of how vacation policies and overtime are supposed to be utilized and what the law requires should it become necessary to terminate an employee? In this show, Bill and Rick discuss these and many more issues which have been a “popular” source of lawsuits that otherwise could have been avoided. Learn how you can help your business stay off the courthouse steps, resulting in both a safer and more productive workplace for your business.
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TheHomeMag
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Irvine, CA 92614
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In this show, Bill and Rick not only emphasize the business practices that will distinguish your business from other businesses, but also how to avoid the legal blunders that prevent the prosperity and even survival of your business.
