High property values in California highlight the need for careful property tax planning. If you have owned your property for many years, it is likely that your property's assessed value for property tax purposes is significantly lower than today's fair market value. If your property should be reassessed, you or your family members could be faced with a significant increase in the annual property tax.
In his article for The Recorder, Dave Parnall examines the basics of contempt of court. Dave’s article focuses on the process through which a court investigates a contempt charge, with examples of improper conduct and other procedural points.
