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Are You Forgetting About Required Minimum Distributions in Your Estate Plan?

When most people start drafting estate plans, they think in simple terms. This account goes to that person, or that much money is donated to this organization. However, when you start digging into the process, you’ll quickly realize that actual estate plans are

June 5, 2023

Estate Adminstration

When Estate Administration Goes Wrong: How to Resolve Disputes With Family

Estate administration can be one of the most emotionally and financially complex issues you will ever face. Administering a loved one’s estate can resurrect old family feuds, create new ones, and generally strain your relationships. Even if there are disputes over the administration

May 18, 2023

Business And Commercial Law

What Makes Business Mediation Successful?

If your organization is considering adding mediation to its dispute resolution toolkit, you’re on the path to making your business run more smoothly. However, if you’ve never participated in business mediation before, you probably have questions. At the Law Offices of Denise Eaton

April 26, 2023

Mediation

Aggressive Negotiation in Mediation: Can It Hurt Your Claim?

There are many philosophies regarding the most effective negotiation techniques. Some people recommend an aggressive approach, while others prefer collaborating with their negotiation partners. Aggressive negotiation techniques include making extreme demands, setting hard deadlines, using aggressive language, and issuing ultimatums. In contrast, collaborative

April 17, 2023

Mediation

Enforcing Mediation Agreements: Are They Binding?

One of the biggest benefits of mediation is that it allows parties with a dispute to voluntarily negotiate a solution. However, some people assume that, since mediation agreements are voluntary, they are not binding. This is simply not true. Mediation is valuable because

February 28, 2023

Mediation

Practical Tips for Mediation: How to Approach the Process in Good Faith

Mediation can be one of the most effective and efficient dispute-resolution methods in your organization’s toolkit. However, it requires a certain amount of goodwill from both parties to be successful. Without a good faith approach, it is difficult for most parties to reach

February 22, 2023

Estate planning tips if you have a blended family

Blended families are families with children from multiple marriages or relationships. This type of family has a number of unique estate planning considerations that California residents should consider. Having an updated will It is especially important for blended families to have an up-to-date

October 28, 2022

Benefits of workplace diversity and inclusion for employers

California employers can increase profits and reduce turnover rates by focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Increasing the diversity can result in more innovation, improved employee morale, and increased productivity. Understanding workplace diversity and inclusion Workplace diversity and inclusion are terms

October 25, 2022

Resolving conflicts among co-workers

Many California residents work full-time jobs to earn a living. Most jobs aren’t without an occasionally stressful day. However, things can go from bad to worse when you and a co-worker get into a heated conflict. Fortunately, there are many ways to resolve

October 5, 2022

A look at diversity and inclusion differences in the workplace

Workplaces in California examine how inclusion and diversity improve productivity and morale. Recognizing workers’ contributions inspires people to demonstrate their best work and desire to help their company and careers to grow. Many companies are rich in diversity, and increasing inclusion adds value

September 23, 2022