Contracts are the foundation of business in California. They set expectations, define obligations, and provide a framework for working relationships. When drafted well, contracts protect both sides and reduce risk. When drafted poorly, they can lead to misunderstandings, delays, and costly legal battles.
The truth is, most contract disputes don’t come from outright dishonesty. They usually arise when agreements are…
Ventura County is home to a diverse range of thriving businesses across various industries — from agriculture and real estate to retail and professional services. Many of these companies are formed as partnerships, where two or more individuals pool their resources, skills, and vision to create something greater than they could achieve alone.
Without a well-drafted partnership agreement, however,…
With so many online tools promising quick, inexpensive estate plans, it’s tempting to think you can handle this important task from the comfort of your couch. But while online forms may seem convenient, they often leave out critical details—details that can make or break your estate plan in California.
At Schneiders & Associates, LLP, we’ve seen first-hand how “do-it-yourself”…
Planning your estate isn’t just about deciding who gets what—it’s about preserving your legacy and minimizing the tax burden on your loved ones. While California does not impose a state-level estate tax, your estate may still be subject to federal estate taxes, especially if its value exceeds the federal exemption. At Schneiders & Associates, LLP, we help California families…
One of the most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business in Ventura County is choosing the right legal structure. Your choice will impact how you’re taxed, your personal liability, how profits are distributed, and how you can grow in the future. At Schneiders & Associates, LLP, we guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors through entity selection with strategic,…
Many individuals financially support a variety of charities, and using their estate plan for this purpose is a powerful way to back the causes in which they believe. With the right planning in place, your estate can help the nonprofits and organizations that best align with your values.
Schneiders & Associates, LLP works with California individuals from all walks of…
In criminal law, second-degree murder charges can arise from negligent conduct that causes death. Similarly, the “murder” of an S corporation’s tax status often occurs through the negligent inaction of tax accountants and estate lawyers, leading to the inadvertent termination of its S-corporation status.
This termination “kills” the S corporation’s pass-through taxation feature, only for the entity to be “resurrected”…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to Medicaid, impacting California’s Medi-Cal program, particularly for seniors seeking long-term care (LTC) services. With a $1 million home equity cap for LTC eligibility effective October 1, 2028, and substantial Medi-Cal budget cuts looming, Californians may want to plan proactively…
Schneiders & Associates, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of attorneys Jessica L. Villar and Nicole M. Threlkel to Partner. This milestone reflects their exceptional dedication to the firm and their outstanding contributions in the areas of business, corporate, and real estate law.
Jessica L. Villar focuses her practice on nonprofit law, estate planning, and business and corporate transactional matters. She began…
Thinking about starting a business with a partner? Partnerships can be a great way to combine strengths, share responsibilities, and build something bigger together, but they also come with unique risks and legal considerations.
With over 4.5 million partnership tax returns filed in 2022 alone, it’s clear this business structure is popular, but its operation is far from simple. Before…
