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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....

Nilton Rodrigues has been a State Farm agent for over six years now, since opening his agency in May 2015. Nilton started working for State Farm about a year earlier, and before that, spent 25 years working in the financial services industry. So, he is well-rounded and able to help his...

In today’s dynamic market environment, some investors may be looking beyond stocks and bonds for other options for investing their money. This search for other options may lead to alternative investments. Alternative investments are investments outside the stock and bond markets, and may...

  Purpose empowers you with unprecedented energy. Having a career or business in a field you’re truly interested in aligns your efforts, focus, enthusiasm, and natural gifts. This positioning is necessary for you to avoid feeling energetically zapped like many people working in their...

The Santa Clarita Valley became my home decades ago, well before there was a Valencia Town Center, a Westridge, or such a thing as a Super Walmart. Valencia High School was the “new” high school on the horizon, and I was a young lawyer with a baby on the way. I had purchased a home in a new...

Last month’s article was about the different legal standards applied in move away cases. This month, it is about a poor little squirrel and “moving on”, a phrase I hate more than Prius Drivers who wear face masks when no one else is even in their car. Gotta be honest. That phrase: Move along....

As we continue to witness the impact of COVID-19, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the need to prepare for the unexpected. It is imperative to address this grim reality to develop a cohesive financial strategy – not only as a sense of security, but to leave behind a legacy for the...

No business owner ever wants to be in a situation where they have to decide between paying their creditors and making payroll. A recent report revealed that Los Angeles has the highest reported number of business closures since the pandemic began more than a year ago. Apparently, there have...

The IRS is holding millions of tax returns, thus delaying refunds for many taxpayers. The reason lies mainly with the pandemic. However, the IRS has also been overwhelmed with three rounds of stimulus payments, changes in the tax laws, and adjustments for returns, tax breaks and tax credits.The...

Imagine you are taking a walk one evening when a dog runs out of a residence and attacks you. What should you do? If bitten, you should clean the wound immediately, using soap and warm water. Try to remember the dog’s description, including breed, color and size. If the owner is identifiable,...

Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan, AAC is proud to announce the promotion of Samuel Hicks to Shareholder of the firm.Sam is a graduate of California Lutheran University and Golden Gate University; he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Science degree in Taxation.He...

In a million years, parents, attorneys and judges probably never considered parenting during a pandemic. Yet, here we are. As Santa Clarita’s “Go to” Certified Family Specialist, I ambeing bombarded with calls from parents asking how to handle co-parenting in the time of Covid-19.If you are...

Retirement, as it’s broadly defined, is a goal. Most people have become comfortable with the idea that they need to save and plan for their retirement. But retirement is so much more than a financial portfolio…it’s one of the biggest transitions in your life. Here are a few ways to understand...