There is an interesting provision in the California probate code that is the remains of a bygone era. A holographic will or often called a ‘battlefield will’ is a legally binding document entirely in your own handwriting – no witnesses, no notaries! This type of Will is commonly used as a stop-gap or the best …
A new corporate name must be distinguishable from an existing name. You can search existing corporate names here: https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/ The name cannot mislead the Public such as by creating a false implication of government affiliation. Basically, don’t use: “Agency,” “Commission,” “Department,” “Bureau,” “Division,” “Municipal” or “Board” in any name you pick. You must add a “Business entity …
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