Legal Articles
Below is a list of the articles written by Nancy Chillag over the past 20 years. Each article can either be downloaded or, by clicking on the article, you will be linked to the publication where the article is published. Happy Reading!
ESTATE PLANNING
- The New Mom and Dad's Guide To Naming Guardians For Your Kids: Easy Ways To Ensure Your Kids Are Always Raised By The People You Want If Something Happens To You, January 2012
- 5 Ridiculous Myths About Estate Planning: What They Are, Why We Believe Them and How They Could Seriously Hurt The People and Things You Love, October 2011
- “Estate Planning: Provide for the Future of Your Business,” ActiveOver50, Summer 2006
- “Another Reason You Need a Will,” National Tooling & Machining Association, November 2000
- “Estate Planning for the Remodeler,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, May 1998
- “Section 743(b): A Second Basis Adjustment Following the Death of a Partner,” Taxes: The Tax Magazine, March 1984
- “Creditors’ Rights to Reach Nonprobate Assets,” Estate Planning & California Probate Reporter, August 1983
REAL ESTATE
- “Negotiating a Lease,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, May 2000
- “Important Items to Consider When Negotiating a Lease,” National Tooling & Machining Association, June 1999
- “Hiring and Firing a Resident Manager,” Apartment Management Magazine, February 1998
- “Landlords May be Required to Allow Tenants’ Use of Marijuana,” Apartment Management Magazine, April 1997
- “Think Before You Walk Away from Your Loan”, July 2010
BUSINESS LAW
- “Social Media Marketing: A Potential Land Mine?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January, 2010
- “Avoiding Legal Problems in a Tight Economy,?” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, August, 2010
- “A Perfect Time for Self-assessment?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October, 2010
- “It Was the Worst of Times…,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October, 2009
- “Are You Maximizing Your Tax Deduction?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, August 2008
- “Downsizing Your Business,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 2008
- “Keep Your Personal and Corporate Matters Separate,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2007
- “Partnerships: Thinking Through the Issues Before You Start Business,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, June 2006
- “Downsizing – Part I, II and III,” National Tooling & Machining Association, July-November 2001
- “Why Incorporate?” National Tooling & Machining Association, May 2001
- “New Laws for 2001,” National Tooling & Machining Association, December 2000
- “Basic Contracts to Conduct Business,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, August 2000
- “Prepare Business Contracts, Know Them and Use Them” National Tooling & Machining Association, July 2000
- “Contract Considerations,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, February 2000
- “Growing Obligations of Growing Businesses,” National Tooling & Machining Association, December 1999
EMPLOYMENT LAW
- “The Most Important Employee Communication Tool,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine,, June 2009
- “Some Common Questions about Employment Law,” National Tooling & Machining Association, April 2001
- “More Employment Law Questions,” National Tooling & Machining Association, March 2001
- “New Reporting Requirements for Independent Contractors,” National Tooling & Machining Association, February 2001
- “Employee Handbooks,” National Tooling & Machining Association, January 2000
- “Reinstituting the 8-Hour Work Day,” National Tooling & Machining Association, November 1999
- “Firing an Employee,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, November 1999
- “Firing an Employee,” National Tooling & Machining Association, October 1999
- “Required Employment Forms,” National Tooling & Machining Association, September 1999
- “Essential Employment Issues,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, November 1998
- “What Can be Asked on an Interiew,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, November 1997
- “Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 1997
- “Independent Contractor or Employee??” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 1997
CONSTRUCTION
- “Understanding Mechanic’s Liens?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, April, 2010
- “Lead Paint Law: What Now?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, June, 2010
- “Avoiding Legal Problems in a Tight Economy,?” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, August, 2010
- “Social Media Marketing: A Potential Land Mine?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January, 2010
- “It Was the Worst of Times…,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2009
- “The Most Important Employee Communication Tool,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine,, June 2009
- “New Lead-based Paint Certification,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, April 2009
- “Collecting What is Owed to You,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 2009
- “Design Service Requires Contract, Too,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, September 2008
- “Are You Maximizing Your Tax Deduction?,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, August 2008
- “Legal Questions, Legal Answers,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, May 2008
- “Downsizing Your Business,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 2008
- “Plan to Prevent Legal Problems,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 2008
- “Keep Your Personal and Corporate Matters Separate,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2007
- “Contract Language for Annoying Situations,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, June 2007
- “Pitfalls of Bidding a Project,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, April 2007
- “Legal Issues in Estimating,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 2007
- “Systems Can Provide Legal Protection,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2006
- “Partnerships: Thinking Through the Issues Before You Start Business,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, June 2006
- “Allowances: What To Do When Your Client Exceeds Their Amount,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 2006
- “Terms and Conditions: Understanding Liability Insurance,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 2006
- “What to Disclose in Your Bid,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2005
- “Protecting Yourself,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2001
- “Contract Considerations,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, February 2000
- “Exploring the Joys of Defect Litigation,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, April 1999
- “Specifics of Home Inspection,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, July 1998
- “Estate Planning for the Remodeler,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, May 1998
- “Don’t Ignore Mechanic’s Liens,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 1998
- “Design/Build: The Legal Risks Involved,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, September 1997
- “What is ’Substantially Complete’?,’” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, July 1997
- “Some Advice for Avoiding Litigation,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, September 1996
- “Bid and Time & Material Contracts: Pitfalls to Avoid,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, March 1996
- “Dealing with Owner Involvement and Project Delays,” Qualified Remodeler Magazin, January 1996
- “Remodeling Your Home, How to Protect Yourself When Hiring a Contractor,” The Women’s Voice Magazine, October 1995
CIVIL LITIGATION
- “Collecting What is Owed to You,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, January 2009
- “Legal Questions, Legal Answers,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, May 2008
- “Comparing Arbitration & Litigation,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, October 2000
- “Surviving Small Claims Court,” National Tooling & Machining Association, June 2000
- “Arbitration vs. Litigation,” National Tooling & Machining Association, August 1999
- “Some Advice for Avoiding Litigation,” Qualified Remodeler Magazine, September 1996
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“Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress as an Independent Cause of action in California: Do defendants Face Unlimited Liability?” Santa Clara Law Review, 1982