- Adoption
- Premarital AgreementAnother asset protection device is the prenuptial (also known as premarital) agreement. Under California's law of community property, if you want to keep your business assets separate from your family assets, you may need to reach a premarital agreement to that effect.
- GuardianshipCaring for loved ones who are not capable of caring for themselves is a delicate family issue. At Schmiesing, Blied, Stoddart & Mackey, our lawyers treat the issues of guardianship and conservatorship with the delicacy and respect they require.
- Corporate LawWe can also help you negotiate and draft the agreements and contracts that define the relationships between those with a stake in your business. We can help form buy-sell agreements, operating agreements and shareholder agreements.
- Business FormationWhen you need skilled counsel on business formation, perfection and contracts in Orange County or the Inland Empire, don't hesitate to contact us.
- Business DisputesWhen you need lawyers with integrity who will provide you with services customized to your particular needs, you can rely on us. Contact us for help with your legal issues, including wills, trusts, probate, elder law, business law, and real estate.
- Employment ContractAs you face day-to-day legal issues in the running of your business, our attorneys are here for you. We can help your business with issues on an ongoing basis including employment contracts and policies, long-term strategic planning, tax issues, customer and supplier agreements, contractor agreements, real estate contracts, secured financing arrangements and licensing or distribution agreements.
- Real Estate LitigationWe are also experienced with tax planning around real estate matters, and Tim Blied is a licensed California Real Estate Broker.
- Real Estate TransactionsWhen you are trying to run a business or complete a real estate transaction, you need legal assistance you can depend on. At Schmiesing, Blied, Stoddart & Mackey, we take the time to learn about our clients and their goals, which puts us in a good position to respond to new legal challenges as they arise.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningOur experienced real estate lawyers can assist you with all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, leasing, land use and zoning, development, construction, environmental, easements, title issues, and financing issues and concerns.
- Estate PlanningAt Schmiesing, Blied, Stoddart & Mackey, based in Orange County, California, we offer comprehensive estate planning services tailored to your individual needs. When you are ready to put together an estate plan, contact us to discuss all of your options.
- WillsWhether you are looking to draft an estate planning package of wills and trusts, assist with the probate of an estate, or complete a business transaction, our attorneys have the experience to give you confident and practical advice. Contact us to discuss how we can serve you.
- TrustsRevocable living trusts: This is the key building block in most estate plans. It avoids probate, may avoid conservatorship and can be used to reduce tax liability.
- Power of AttorneyIdeally, a person who is concerned about eventual loss of capacity could use the mechanism of a trust and/or power of attorney to avoid conservatorship, which is imposed by and subject to the oversight of the court.
- Probate
- Tax LawWhen you've worked hard to accumulate assets, especially when some of them are invested in ongoing business concerns, you should take a moment to consider the importance of tax planning and asset protection.