Blog Posts in 2005

• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 23-Dec-2005

  Selecting the Right Structure for Your Business

  For new business owners, limiting the personal liability of the owner for business transactions should be an important concern. The type of business structure created will significantly impact the owner's exposure to personal liability. On one ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 20-Dec-2005

  Make Your Wishes Known: Who Will Care For My Children If We Both Die?

  As parents, we work hard to provide the best possible lives for our children. We can't imagine life without them and don't even want to consider the opposite situation their life without us. Who will take care of them? Who will make decisions ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 15-Dec-2005

  Legal Report Update: Gift Certificates

  As you may recall, the original e-mail (available on Ajalatlaw.com) regarding gift certificates advised that gift certificates may not contain an expiration date. In response to the then-new law, merchants began charging service fees against the gift ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 8-Dec-2005

  The Laws Regarding Children In Cars

  California law as of January 1, 2005, states that children must be secured in the back seat of a vehicle until they are either 6 years old OR 60 pounds (with limited exceptions). Further, a child may never (without exception) ride in the front seat ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 25-Oct-2005

  Lost Your Cell Phone? Call Your Provider Immediately!

  If you're like us, you misplace your cell phone all the time. If you're lucky, you find it rather quickly. If you're unlucky, you're not going to find it at all because it's been stolen. As if being the victim of a crime isn't ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 17-Oct-2005

  What Information Should I Collect If I'm Involved in An Auto Accident?

  An accident can be a scary event. Of course, if there are injuries, the very first thing you should do is call 911. After all vehicles have been moved out of traffic and everyone is safe and secure, there are some general guidelines as to what ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 11-Oct-2005

  The "Living Will": Could It Have Prevented the Terri Schiavo Case?

  Terri Schiavo suffered a heart attack in 1990 resulting in severe brain damage. She had no mental capacity and very little functional capacity. Since she couldn't eat or swallow, she was being kept alive using a feeding tube. Despite numerous ...

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• Posted By Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP 21-Mar-2005

  Why Should I Have Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

  Unfortunately, you cannot count on the "other guy" to look out for your best interest. Having uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage protects the most important person: You! Although it is illegal to drive in California without ...

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