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Welcome to the Law Offices of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP!
We are based in San Mateo, California, and serve the Peninsula and surrounding communities, including San Francisco to San Jose, as well as clients throughout Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties and the State of California. We’ve been providing legal services for more than 3 decades and specialize in the fields of Business Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning/Probate, Transportation Law, and Intellectual Property Law. We bring a wide range of knowledge and experience, with members of our team speaking English, Spanish and Tagalog.
Practice Areas
Our Team
Our attorneys enjoy working collaboratively and strive to keep matters as simple as possible. We share a desire to give you unparalleled customer service by being proactive and responsive to all your needs.
April Glatt
April Glatt
Natalia Cañas
Natalia Cañas
Derek Myers
Derek Myers
Joe Newman
Joe Newman
Flavio Fonseca
Flavio Fonseca
Ken Weinfield
Ken Weinfield
Our Expertise
- We handle business formation and commercial transactions, as well as commercial litigation.
- We provide legal advice relative to the myriad of employment-related requirements and rules that apply to employers under California labor law.
- We guide our clients through the creation of individual and family trusts, wills, trust administration and the probate process.
- Our firm advises established companies as well sole proprietors, start-ups, and independent contractors in relation to protecting their rights.
- We are well-versed in a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate matters to provide you full-service representation for all your property needs.
- Our attorneys specialize in the transportation and logistics fields and have a thorough understanding of carrier regulations and compliance issues.
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- Beyond the Law, Estate Planning
Posted in: News
Yesterday, Joe Newman of Chauvel & Glatt, LLP and Krista Conover of Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizen Bank, presented at the Burlingame Woman’s Club a fun and interactive discussion on guiding individuals and their families on the basics of estate planning.
To book a speaking engagement or presentation regarding estate planning for your group or organization, please email joe@chauvellaw.com.
- Employment Law
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California understands the importance of each individual exercising their right to vote. So much so, that there is a law that requires employers to give employees up to two hours off work to vote if they are unable to do so during non-work hours without loss of pay. If you think you will need time off to vote, you need to notify your employer in advance (preferably two working days in advance) but you can make other arrangements with your employer.
Your time off for voting can be mandated by the employer to be at the beginning or end of your regular work day, whichever allows the most time for you to vote and the least amount of time off of work. While you can take as much time as you may need (think waiting in line at the polls to cast your vote), your employer is only required to provide two hours of paid time off.
If you are an employer and gave time off to your employees, yet didn’t know you had to pay them up to two hours, make sure you do to avoid a violation of the California Labor Laws. Additionally, if you have not already, employers should post a notice to employees that explains an employee’s right to take time off for voting. This notice must be posted at least 10 days before a statewide election, which means that the notice should be posted in the workplace or in a location that is visible to all employees as they enter or exit the work premise, no later than October 26. A sample notice can be found here. If your business was unaware of this mandate, contact the Employer Lawyers at Chauvel & Glatt to learn more about these unique laws that you are required to follow as a California employer.
This material in this article, provided by Chauvel & Glatt, is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the post. It should not be considered, nor is it intended to constitute legal advice. For information on your particular circumstances, please contact Chauvel & Glatt at 650-573-9500 for legal assistance near you. (Photo Credit: depositphotos.com)
- Estate Planning
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Many view estate planning as planning their affairs after they pass away. While much of the work is geared towards that eventuality, an often less understood and important need requires planning for if and when you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated.
There are three general options for assistance to handle your financial affairs should you face this difficult but often likely situation.
The first option is unavoidable if you become incapacitated without properly executed documents within an effective estate plan. In this situation, someone will need to go to court to seek a Conservatorship on your behalf. A Conservatorship is a court-appointed individual that handles the affairs of an incapacitated person. The process is 1) time-consuming, delaying the ability to transact your business, 2) expensive, as it requires court and attorney costs, and 3) not guaranteed, as it is ultimately up to the court to decide whether the conservatorship is necessary and who is the best position to assume that role. If the court decides a conservatorship is necessary, the appointed conservator may not be the person you would not have wanted to handle your business.
The second option is often a component of an estate plan: a Durable Power of Attorney (“POA”). This is a document that names a person, who acts as your agent, and details what specific acts the agent is authorized to conduct on your behalf. A component of the POA allows you to determine when it would go into effect, whether immediately or upon a triggering event or determination, often by a one or several physicians. It is important this document is well drafted, customized, and in compliance, to be accepted by a financial institution. While there are specific laws which require financial institutions to accept a POA, delays can occur while that process plays out with non-compliant documents.
The third option, specifically related to property included in your living trust, is the appointment of a Successor Trustee. This role is assumed by a person you previously designate to immediately take over your trust management if you become incapacitated.
For many, it is practical and recommended to have both a POA agent and a Successor Trustee, as a Successor Trustee can only manage trust assets, and a POA agent can conduct business relating to non-trust assets and other financial matters.
Contact the Estate Planning Attorneys at Chauvel & Glatt to establish or update documents and determine the best option to ensure your affairs will be efficiently managed should you be unable to yourself.
This material in this article, provided by Chauvel & Glatt, is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the post. It should not be considered, nor is it intended to constitute legal advice. For information on your particular circumstances, please contact Chauvel & Glatt at 650-573-9500 for legal assistance near you.
