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The Latest Legal News in Nonprofit, Business, and Estate Planning
Nonprofit Fraud
How to Protect Your Nonprofit from Fraud and Embezzlement Tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations across the United States fall victim to fraud and embezzlement every year. According to a study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the median...
How to Name a Business
Steps to Take Before Naming Your California Business or LLC Starting a new business in San Diego is always an exciting time. However, before you can begin reaping the rewards of your hard work, you need to give your organization a name. You will use your business name...
501(c)(3) Election Rules
Navigating Election Season and Following 501(c)(3) Election Rules In the run-up to Election Day, it is almost impossible to avoid seeing yard signs, billboards, and television commercials endorsing an assortment of candidates running for local, state, and federal...
Business Bankruptcy
Understanding the Three Types of Business Bankruptcy When you open a restaurant or auto repair shop in San Diego, you expect it to grow steadily and turn into a thriving company. After all, if you didn't believe in its potential, you probably wouldn't start it at all....
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs trusts are an important, but often overlooked, area of estate planning. As a parent, you work tirelessly every day to provide for your special needs child. But what happens after you pass away? Will your son or daughter have access to the money they...
Disaster Relief Nonprofit Setup
Expediting Disaster Relief Nonprofit Setup to Respond to a Crisis When tragedy strikes, it is human nature to want to help out in any way possible. Quite often, the best way to provide support to those in need is through dedicated disaster relief nonprofits. However,...
Tax Exemption for Fraternities & Sororities
A Primer on the Rules and Regulations of Tax Exemption for Fraternities and Sororities From San Diego State to the University of California, fraternities and sororities have held a special place in the hearts and minds of college students for more than a century....
How to Avoid Losing Tax-Exempt Status
Obtaining tax-exempt status for a nonprofit organization can take months of hard work and dedication. So, once the IRS grants you this designation, it is essential that you do everything in your power to keep hold of it. The following tips explain how to avoid losing...
Nikki Semanchik
Founding Attorney
Nikki has been practicing law since 2011. She founded SLG in 2017 with the goal of assisting Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists & Families realize their dreams.