David Weil. Esq.

My wife and I own a 35-foot California-registered sailboat that we purchased 20 years ago. We recently formed a revocable family trust for estate planning purposes, and for various reasons

I bought a used sailboat through a California yacht broker earlier this year. The contract required the parties to prorate property taxes for the year, and I have a few

Our boat sank in the slip last month when the stuffing box shaft packing failed. I was shocked when our insurance company denied my claim, since we have faithfully paid

I would like to lodge a complaint against a marine surveyor, but I can’t figure out who to contact. The surveyor is a Coast Guard-licensed captain, but I have not

I listed my boat for sale through a broker last year, but we were unable to find a buyer for quite a while. The broker finally faxed an offer to

How long does a yacht broker need to keep a deposit in his trust account before he can release it to the seller? My boat is listed for sale with

My father passed away last month, and I am working to get his affairs in order. He owned a 36 ft. sailing yacht that he purchased three years ago, but

I am buying a boat and am concerned about the possibility of a tax lien being recorded with the Coast Guard after title transfers to me. My broker has asked