California law requires that before anyone “acquires” a firearm, they must first obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate. It is part of the California Penal Code section 26840, which means the failure to follow the rule here means you are breaking the law; starting at a misdemeanor. In any event, it’s simply good practice for every…
We are pleased to provide you some exciting updates happening around the firm… NV Newsletter July 2018 Nevada license expected Summer 2019 Yes, We’re Open! A frequent question on everyone’s mind is, “what’s the deal with a move to Nevada?” Well, it’s happening August 15 – but don’t fret, we’re still here practicing California law…
Getting Started Congratulations! You are now one of the responsible individuals who have decided it’s time to prepare ahead. We do custom estate planning to help individuals like you design their future the way they like. Our motto is “Your Life. Your Legacy.” It’s time to do some Estate Planning Consultation Preparation. To get started, you’re…
Intestate succession refers to the scenario when a person dies and leaves no will, no trust, no instrument or written instructions whatsoever to dictate what will happen to the person or their things once they are gone. Under those conditions, state law will determine where that persons things will go. No, the state does not…
Many people do not know the difference between a guardianship and a conservatorship until they need one. The primary difference between the two is the age of the person that is the subject of the proceedings. For example, a person would need to pursue a guardianship if the person that is the subject of the…
I am pleased to announce that the Law Office of Merrill A. Hanson, APC is broadening its service offerings and capacity to serve clients through a strategic interstate association with Sullivan Law, a law firm near Lake Tahoe, in Minden, Nevada. The new alliance will permit existing and new clients to access legal representation in…
This is a bitter topic. Is the media’s portrayal of white heterosexual males as having some sort of a “triple privilege” actually contributing to acts of mass gun violence? There is no legally enforceable advantage to being a white heterosexual male. I read an article recently on a website “vice.com,” that noted that it was…
January Checklist: Start your New Year’s Resolution and get your affairs in order. Now is a great time to get your business and personal affairs in order. 2018 is a good year to incorporate your business, set up your living trust, amend any legal documents, and get things in line for the future. There are…
The year 2018 brings some changes to the law which may affect your estate plan – likely for the better for most individuals. Regardless of your opinion of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” [the “Act”] it is now law, and your situation must be assessed in light of the changes made for purposes of…
Today Wells Fargo Bank gave notification to account holders that they have reached a $142 million class action settlement related to the unauthorized opening of bank accounts. If you are banking or have been banking with Wells Fargo, you must take action to recover from Wells Fargo’s efforts to make things right (details at bottom…