Probate vs. Living Trusts in California: Which Option Is Right for Your Family?
To secure your family’s financial future, it’s essential to plan how your assets will transfer to loved ones after your passing. In California, there are two common ways your estate can be transferred: probate or living trust. While probate is the default approach, setting up a living trust could be the better option depending on […]
Mechanics Liens 101: How Contractors & Property Owners Should Respond
If there’s a dispute over payment, contractors or suppliers who worked on a property in California can file a mechanics lien — a powerful legal tool designed to compel property owners to provide proper compensation. For contractors and suppliers, mechanics liens offer critical legal relief that ensures compensation for work completed. For property owners, these […]
When NOT To Hire A Real Estate Attorney (When You Should)
Navigating real estate transactions in California doesn’t always require hiring an attorney. In many cases, especially with routine transactions, homeowners and investors can move forward confidently—saving thousands. But for complex or high-stakes situations, legal counsel from Marinaccio Law can be a smart investment. Below, explore when it’s reasonable to proceed independently—and when having a real […]
The Role of a Real Estate Attorney in California
From bustling cities to booming suburbs, California’s real estate market is one of the nation’s most dynamic and complicated. In the past year alone, there were 367,539 residential sales and more than $117.1 billion in commercial real estate activity. With that much movement, it’s no surprise that deals often come with layers of legal and […]
Your Guide to Finding a Top Commercial Lease Attorney Los Angeles CA
Usually, business owners rely on the advice of their in-house counsel, brokers, or managers for signing a commercial lease. Although their insights are of great importance but they can never replace the expertise of a commercial lease attorney. However, finding a good commercial lease attorney Los Angeles whom you can trust and who can protect […]
What Kind Of Attorney Do I Need To Start a Business?
Starting our own business can be a very emotional and exciting experience, but this process can also be very tiring especially while handling the legal matters of business formation. Most business owners don’t consider hiring a lawyer, thinking that lawyers are only required in case of a lawsuit or if you are handling a big […]
COVID-19 Renters Protection Ends on January 31, 2023: Essential Information for Renters and Landlords
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, prompting cities like Los Angeles to implement emergency measures to protect renters. On March 15, 2020, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a temporary moratorium on evictions for tenants struggling to pay rent due to pandemic-related hardships. Later, the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act – SB91 (Act) was signed […]
Owner Occupancy Evictions in City of Los Angeles under LARSO and Just Case Ordinance
In the City of Los Angeles, the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) & Just CauseOrdinance (JCO) gives landlords the right to, in good faith, recover possession of arental unit for their own primary use. This right also extends to the landlord’s spouse,grandchildren, children, parents or grandparents or resident manager. What is an Owner Move No-Fault Eviction? […]
Pasadena’s Measure H: Understanding No Fault Evictions
Pasadena passed Resolution No. 9970 on December 22, 2022, certifying that votersapproved the Pasadena Charter Amendment Initiative Petition Measure Imposing RentControl, also known as Measure H. Measure H prevents landlords from raising rentsunreasonably and evicting residents without reasonable cause. If you’re a landlord, youmust understand how to navigate this measure with tenants when reviewing rentalcontracts. A landlord-tenant […]
Los Angeles Mansion Tax
An additional transfer tax on real estate sales of $5 million or more recently went into effect in Los Angeles, California. Adopted by residents in November 2022, Measure ULA was signed into law on January 1 and became effective on April 1, 2023. While commonly called the “Mansion Tax,” this measure affects commercial, residential, and […]