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The Latest Legal News in Nonprofit, Business, and Estate Planning
What If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California
Who Will Inherit Your Assets If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California? Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is always important to plan for the future. If you want to make sure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after...
How to Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property
How to Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property Intellectual property (or IP) is any idea, design, discovery, or creative product that resulted from the original thought of a group or individual. It can include: Blog posts Ingredients Manuscripts Sound recordings...
Guide to Issuing 1099s
Your Guide to Issuing 1099s Do you own a business in San Diego? If so, you’re probably aware that you need to issue 1099s during tax season. But what type of 1099 should you issue? Who needs to get one? And what is the deadline for issuing them? You’ll find all the...
Can Nonprofit Change Names?
Have you wondered if a Nonprofit can change names? Yes. In fact, every year, hundreds of nonprofit organizations in California change their name. They do so for a variety of reasons, including: The name is easily confused with another The name no longer being...
Four Steps to Take Before Buying Business
Four Steps to Take Before Buying a San Diego Business Are you thinking about purchasing a business in San Diego or elsewhere in California? If so, it is essential for you to take some steps to protect yourself and your capital before you close on the deal. The most...
Can Nonprofit Board Members Get Paid?
Can Nonprofit Board Members Get Paid? When founding nonprofit organizations in California, many people ask if they can compensate their board members. It is a reasonable question, especially if the board intends to dedicate a significant portion of its income to the...
California Consumer Privacy Act Compliance
Does the California Consumer Privacy Act Apply to Your Business? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants consumers the right to: Ask businesses whether they are collecting or selling their personal information. Ask businesses to identify the categories of...
How to Donate to Charity in a Trust
Have you been searching for a way to use your assets to support your favorite nonprofit organization after you pass away? If so, you might want to consider setting up a charitable trust. Trusts of this nature will allow you and your family to help your community while...
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.