LEGAL NEEDS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
With more than 40 years of experience serving Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California, the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran has represented a wide range of businesses, including the Catholic Church and related organizations, such as Catholic Charities, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of the Presentation.
Our attorneys understand that religious organizations have many types of legal needs, some of which are unique to them. We can handle all of those legal needs.
Business Lawyers for Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa
Our law firm is available to assist with all business law matters involving religious organizations, from real estate matters to lease negotiation to employment contracts to business and civil litigation.
We can handle employment law issues, including addressing the unique personnel matters that religious organizations must deal with.
What sets us apart is that our experience in this area means we understand the one-of-a-kind legal issues that religious institutions have to deal with. For example, we have experience addressing cemetery issues, such as the acquisition of property, development of mausoleums, and interment rights.
Resolving Disputes
Religious organizations are subject to many of the same types of disputes that businesses face, such as employment issues, disputes over construction projects and more.
Additionally, there are many serious conflicts that religious organizations can become caught up in, disputes that other types of businesses do not have to contend with. Our lawyers understand these disputes. We can help resolve them.
Contact a Santa Rosa Business Attorney for Religious Organizations Today!
Our Santa Rosa business attorneys for religious organizations are ready to address your needs. Contact us today.
Real Estate Law
At the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our attorneys have spent more than 40 years handling real estate matters for individuals and businesses in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California.
When you turn to us for assistance with a real estate issue, the guidance we provide will be based not only on your short term needs. We will consider the long term as well. By being proactive and considering the future, we will help you make the right decision.
Real Estate Services for Individuals
Many people choose to handle real estate matters on their own. At our law firm, we believe that enlisting a lawyer can help to ensure that your needs are being met, that every aspect of an issue is being considered and that you are getting the best result possible.
Our team can handle any residential real estate issue you may be faced with, from the most simple to the most complex, including:
Property purchase agreements
Buy/sell agreements
Easements
Real Estate Services for Businesses
Commercial real estate matters cannot be handled in the same way that residential real estate matters are handled. The needs of a business are much different than the needs of an individual.
Our commitment to personal attention means that we will get to know exactly what your needs are. When we provide you guidance, you can be certain that it is designed to help you.
From basic commercial real estate issues to the most complex matters, our attorneys can help. We can handle everything from buying property to negotiating commercial leases.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Real Estate Needs
Our lawyers are ready to discuss any residential or commercial real estate issue. Contact us today.
ESTATE PLANNING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
With more than 40 years of experience serving Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California, the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran has the experience to understand the unique estate planning needs of business owners.
If you own a business, our attorneys can help you build a customized estate plan that is designed specifically for you.
Estate Planning and Business
On the surface, there is not a whole lot of difference between estate planning for a business owner and estate planning for anyone else. However, our lawyers look past the surface so that we can truly meet the needs of the business owners we represent. The value of the business may have to be taken into account. If ownership is shared between other parties, that needs to be considered as well. The future of the business should also be examined to determine if any elements of business succession planning need to be addressed.
We Know the Tools of Estate Planning
In order to provide business owners with an estate plan that meets their needs and prevents will contests, we use a variety of tools, including:
Wills and trusts
Living wills and living trusts
Advance health care directives
Powers of attorney
These tools are not rigid. Trusts, for example, can be created in many different forms. By getting to know your needs, we are able to utilize these tools to formulate an estate plan that makes sense for you.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Estate Planning
Our attorneys are committed to helping business owners plan for the future. Contact us today.
PROBATE, ESTATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION
At the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our attorneys are dedicated to helping people who have lost loved ones. We have more than 40 years of experience handling probate, trust and estate administration for people in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California.
We understand that this is an emotional time in your life. Having to be the executor of your loved one's estate can add stress to your life, but you do not have to deal with it on your own. We can help you see that your loved one's wishes are carried out properly.
Probate and Estate Administration
For most people, estate planning takes the form of a will. Administering the estate when a will is involved requires going through the probate process.
Probate can be complicated to navigate through. Our lawyers have done this many times before. We know how to handle every step of estate administration, from making certain all assets are accounted for to distributing those assets in accordance with the will. Our law firm can help you through this.
Trust Administration
If you have been named as your loved one's successor trustee, our attorneys can help you understand your duties. We will stand with you to help wind up your loved one's affairs.
When a trust is involved, there is typically no court process required. You will not have to deal with probate. However, there are still steps that need to be taken. You can be certain that we will help you take them.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Probate, Estate or Trust Administration
Our lawyers will take the time to help you address the steps you need to take. Contact us today.
Business Leases
At the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our Santa Rosa business lease attorneys have more than 40 years of experience handling commercial leases for businesses in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California.
Business Lease Lawyers in Santa Rosa
With the exception of some online businesses, all businesses need a place. Financial planning businesses need an office to meet with their customers. Retail stores need space to offer products. Construction businesses need a home base to work out of. No matter where you've decided to make a home for your business, our lawyers can help you handle any lease-related issues.
Reviewing Commercial Leases
Businesses have the right to review commercial leases before signing them. Our lawyers will help you understand the legal consequences of entering into a lease. We will advise you on any provisions that you need to be aware of. We will take great care to make sure the lease you enter into is the lease that makes the most sense for your business.
Negotiating Commercial Leases
If a lease does not immediately meet your goals, you do not necessarily have to start looking for another one. You may be able to negotiate a lease that makes more sense. We can help.
We will take the time to understand what your goals are and determine how they can best be balanced with the needs of the property owner. We will use our experience to negotiate a lease that not only makes sense for you, but will help you to maintain a lasting business relationship with the property owner.
Contact a Santa Rosa Business Lease Attorney Today!
Our Santa Rosa business lease lawyers are ready to assist with reviewing and negotiating leases. Contact us today.