Law Office of Merrill A. Hanson was proud to support the Bryan Clay “Fit 4 Fall” 5K. The foundation, run by Bryan Clay, the American decathlete, and winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics (decathlon), and World Champion in 2005, gives away thousands of dollars to support local schools in Glendora. This year’s winner was La…
LegalZoom : Vending Machine :: Law Firm : Restaurant Sometimes you just want a quick snack or beverage, and some junk food from a vending machine is your only convenient option. It’s understandable. This is why there are so many public vending machines. It does not matter how sophisticated they get, whether they heat food,…
You may have experienced this. You are checking-in on Facebook when you spot a brand new post from a person that makes you wonder… didn’t I attend their funeral last year? You decide to check it out, and yeah, they have passed on, but someone is still using their account. This is an example of…
You want an attorney with an education from a top tier school. The University of Oxford earned the distinction of top university in the world. That’s a serious title. Merrill A. Hanson studied both (“read”) NAFTA/European Union Relations as well as Music Theory at the University of Oxford in 2005, and returned home with straight A’s. He attended both…
This is a call to action, something I rarely do. For the sake of everyone’s freedoms, however, we should be vigilant. The Second Amendment protects your right to bear arms. This means you have a right to own and use firearms. The right to own firearms should necessarily mean you have the right to acquire…
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” – 2nd Amendment What is the Second Amendment? This is a quote from the Bill of Rights of the United States of America. The Bill of Rights were…
Marriage is a wonderful thing (at least that’s my experience). Married couples can compile their wealth, raise children, and estate planning is a great first step to plan for the future, whether it’s a responsible young couple with new children, an elderly couple facing the uncertain future, or anything in between. When you get married,…
Conflict, by its nature, is disruptive. Conflict usually interferes with enjoyment of life. One area that suffers most due to conflict is relationships. Knowing the differences between conflict resolution and relational restitution can help you understanding how litigation has a negative effect on some individuals iives. Conflict Resolution Conflict resolution is the process by which two parties with inconsistent…
Except by death, adoption, emancipation, or when the child reaches the age of majority and petitions the court to do so, the only other way to put an end to a guardianship is by court order pursuant to CA Probate Code section 1601. The court may make an order terminating the guardianship only if the…
