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A backyard pool or spa can provide hours of summer fun, but it also comes with important safety responsibilities. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death for young children in the United States.1,2 Taking a few simple precautions can help reduce risks and create a safer...

There is a difficult, often unspoken truth in the world of high-growth business: the skills, instincts, and habits that earned you your C-suite title are rarely the ones you need to keep it!When a company experiences hyper-growth, absolutely everything scales—except the hours in your day. What...

In California divorce cases, a breach of fiduciary duty occurs when one spouse fails to act honestly, fairly, and transparently toward the other spouse regarding financial matters. Under California Family Code sections 721 and 1100, spouses owe each other fiduciary duties similar to those owed...

I would like to address the fact that communities across the globe have been grappling with a cost of living crisis that affects nearly every aspect of daily life. Rising prices for essentials, job insecurity, limited access to resources, and a decline in social cohesion have created a perfect...

A living trust can be one of the most effective tools for protecting your assets, maintaining privacy and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth. But who truly benefits from having one in place? In California, the answer is: more people than you might think. In fact, as estates grow and family...

Over the past five decades, global military conflicts have repeatedly tested the resilience of financial markets. While headlines often highlight the immediate turmoil, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture of how markets adapt and evolve in the face of geopolitical...

Imagine waking up to discover your home has been sold without your knowledge. Or that your elderly mother, placed in what looked like a caring residential facility, has beenquietly neglected for months. These are not hypotheticals. They are headlines from the past few weeks across Southern...

If you are a business owner who has defaulted on an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), you are not alone. Many businesses accepted EIDL funds during the COVID-19 pandemic believing the economic disruption would be temporary. Unfortunately, rising costs, reduced revenue, inflation,...

California law gives divorcing spouses the ability to end a marriage while leaving financial, property, and custody disputes to be resolved later. This is called a bifurcation of marital status, and it is one of the more consequential procedural choices a divorcing person can make.In a standard...

Owning a short-term vacation rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it comes with complex tax implications that owners must understand to avoid surprises. Rental income from platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo is generally taxable and must be reported to the IRS. This includes all...

A living trust can be one of the most effective tools for protecting your assets, maintaining privacy and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth. But who truly benefits from having one in place? In California, the answer is: more people than you might think. In fact, as estates grow and family...

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has announced the promotion of two Financial Advisors in its Valencia, CA, Wealth Management office: Brian P. Jacobs promoted to Managing Director and Andrew R. Muñoz promoted to Associate Vice President.“Achieving this milestone is deeply meaningful to our team as it...

As we look at the headlines this morning, April 10, 2026, there is a collective sense of relief as the ceasefire in the Middle East enters its third day. Last month’s operations were a tactical masterclass—surgical strikes that secured objectives with high-tempo efficiency. But as a retired...

On television dramas, divorce lawyers are often seen divvying up marital assets and hammering out high-conflict custody arrangements around a conference table or in court. That is only PARTIALLY true. If your lawyer is truly “The Best”, his or her role extends far beyond courtroom proceedings....

Have you ever felt like somebody misused or abused your friendship? Took advantage of you or lied to you? Treated you poorly or betrayed you? Treated you like dirt? One of my favorite songs is “Trouble Don’t Last Always” by Timothy Wright in 1991. The song says, “I’m so glad trouble don’t last...

According to the most recent report by Giving USA, Americans gave $499 billion to charity in 2022.¹ People typically give for two main reasons: to support causes they care about and to leave a meaningful legacy.When donating, some individuals choose simple cash gifts, while others explore...