Recent content by kmclaurin

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California I've developed a computer program and the client I developed it for thinks we can sell it on a subscription basis on the internet. We have discussed forming an LLC for the purpose of marketing the program. There would be 3 partners in...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I hired "John" to do some landscaping. I gave him a check up front for some material needed for the job and partial labor payment. Then he seemed to "disappear" for a couple of days. I thought I had been defrauded and stopped payment on the...

California Hi, I just set up an LLC in CA for my small consulting business, primarily to protect my personal assets. I am the only employee. Do I need to setup a seperate bank account for the LLC and deposit payments my clients make to me into that LLC? If so, can I use that account directly...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My brother passed away in Feb 2008. My sister was the executor. The estate was disbursed in Nov 2008. The attorney held back $1,000 for "expenses that may come up". 15 months after the funds were disbursed and he is clearly avoiding our...

I live in CA. Art dealer is in Illinois. I'm looking for some 'legal' advise and hopefully someone who reads this can advise me. I inherited a small sculpture about 2 years ago. I sent it to an art appraiser/dealer in Chicago who I paid $250 to appraise it. He appraised it at $5,000. He...