When a Spouse Passes Away I frequently advise surviving spouses about legal and financial matters after the death of a spouse. It is always a very difficult and emotional time. To give proper advice, I review the Trust document and any amendments, as well as asset...
Don’t Sign That, Just Yet Every day, we as consumers sign documents that legally bind us to do something. Sometimes it’s signing a credit card slip agreeing to pay a vendor for services. Other times it may be signing for a purchase of significant value, such as...
After-Death Administration: Not a “Do It Yourself” Job I accidentally overheard two women chatting the other day. One of the women had just lost a loved one, and was completely overwhelmed with the business of handling an estate. She told her friend “it is so hard –...
What is Respite Care? Respite care is defined as the transfer of primary caregiving responsibilities to another person, typically a professional caregiver, relative or friend, in order for primary caregivers to receive temporary relief from caregiving...
The Butterfly Effect Everybody who knows me knows that I love purple as well as butterflies. Butterflies represent transformation. Six artists from The Santa Clarita Artists Association, Jane Mick, Scott Parker, Kathy King, Lorrie Morgan, Qiana Tarlow, and I were...
Indulge with Oakmont Senior Living At Oakmont of Santa Clarita and Oakmont of Valencia, we invite you to walk through our doors to experience luxury, comfort, unity, safety, companionship, assistance when needed, and freedom to enjoy the good life. Come for a...
