Wills in California
Division 6, Part 1 of the Probate Code deals with wills. Chapter 1 contains general provisions. Section 6100 provides that an individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will. A conservator may...
Author: Chris Micheli
Chris Micheli is an attorney and lobbyist with Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, as well as an Adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law.
Societies for Animal Protection
Title 1, Division 2, Part 9 deals with societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals under the California Corporations Code. Section 10400 states that corporations for the prevention of cruelty to animals may be formed under the Nonprofit Public...
Who Is Exempt from Civil Service in California?
In Article VII of the California Constitution, which deals with public officers and employees in this state, the civil service system is established. Section 1 of Article 7 states that “the civil service includes every officer and employee of the...
What Is an ‘Organic Law’?
In Article XI (dealing with local governments) of the California Constitution, Section 9(b), the term “organic law” is used. Section 9(b) states: “(b) Persons or corporations may establish and operate works for supplying those services upon conditions and under regulations that...
Chart on Phrases Heard on the Legislature’s Floors
The following chart provides phrases and their definition that are often heard on the Floors of the California State Assembly and State Senate: Phrase Explanation “Call of the House” This is a phrase used to describe when the presiding officer...
Deferred Compensation
Chapter 5 of Part 10 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code deals with deferred compensation under the California Personal Income Tax Law. Section 17501 provides that Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal...
Scope of Workers’ Compensation and Insurance
Labor Code Division 4, Part1 deals with the scope and operation of the workers’ compensation and insurance laws in this state. Chapter 1 contains general provisions. Section 3200 contains a statement of legislative intent, as well as a statement of...