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What mark do you want to leave on the world? What are the values that drive you? What matters most? Whether it’s your time, talent, or making a contribution, giving back can be one of life’s greatest rewards, especially during the holiday season. Philanthropy is being democratized. Individual...

 With the Internet growing so fast and becoming a regular part of our daily lives, it is essential to have an effective website that does more than just provide information. A great design is important, however functionality and interactive features such as entry forms, contact pages,...

 Many people who come to see me usually tell me “Well, we have been married for 10 years, but we lived together for 10 years before that, so its 20 years”. Not so fast. Common Law marriages, where spouses live together and act as if they are husband and wife do not exist in California. You can...

 Just about anyone who’s ever watched a child or grandchild go from the crib to kindergarten and beyond has uttered the phrase, “They grow up so fast.” Although you can’t really freeze a youngster’s precious moments in time, you can take steps to make sure that his or her journey to adulthood...

 Unlike other problems in life that sometimes just go away on their own, debt problems tend to get worse over time if ignored. The situation can be nerve-wracking. As a bankruptcy attorney, I tell clients that they don’t need to remain stuck where they are and there are often solutions...

 There is good news for most rental property owners. The 2018 Tax Cuts & Job Act (TCJA) not only reduces income tax rates but also provides breaks for rental real estate owners. The TCJA includes a new tax deduction that helps most rental real estate property owners for income earned...

 The City of Santa Clarita in partnership with Sensys Networks Inc. is pleased to announce GiveMeGreen!, an innovative new smartphone app for bicycle detection at signalized intersections. GiveMeGreen! is the first of many connected and autonomous traveler apps developed by Sensys Networks...

 Injured at work? Worried if you are going to get the treatment you need and compensated for lost time due to the injury? Concerned if your work injury will jeopardize your job? These are all real concerns and the insurance companies’ interests are not the same yours. You should know your...

 While it feels like 2018 just began, it’s definitely time to think about your income taxes. Taxes this coming spring will be different due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was enacted at the end of 2017. Due to the new tax law, year-end tax planning for individuals and businesses is...

 Today, we received a call from a potential client.  This individual was injured in a car accident and was in pain.  There is one huge problem:  the accident occurred in March and he started his treatment in October (seven months after the accident). Why is it a problem?  Put yourself in the...

  ABOUT THE MAGAZINE The Magazine of Santa Clarita has set a high standard for excellence in advertising for over 25 years. A family owned and operated business, The Magazine of Santa Clarita has grown with the Santa Clarita Valley since 1989 and become the #1 place to advertise...

If you’re looking for a law firm that does it all and sees the case through from start to finish, then look no further. Bill Keller and his daughter, Jennifer Keller Smith, are both attorneys practicing law together in Los Angeles with offices in Manhattan Beach and in Valencia. As a...

 For many of us, the first things that come to mind when we hear the words “financial windfall” or “sudden wealth” are winning the lottery or hitting the jackpot. But a surprise payday isn’t always a one-in-a-million game of chance. A financial windfall can also come from an inheritance, a...

 Hopefully your divorce has been finalized for some time before you ever hear the phrase “I am taking you back to court.” If you had a good lawyer who made going to court very unpleasant for that person the first time during the underlying divorce case, it is unlikely that person will actually...

 According to statistics gathered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 5,400 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents every year.  This averages to one car-related pedestrian death every 1.6 hours.  In fact, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger...

Your investment representative could be a resource to tap for financial planning information through the many stages of your life. Investing for Long-Term Goals: Your investment representative can help you create a portfolio with an asset allocation strategy that suits your family’s needs and...

 If you own a small business that is struggling financially, perhaps you’re asking yourself if business creditors can come after you personally. Sales may be down. Your customers may not be paying you on time if at all. Capital may be limited to keep up with the growing business expenses. These...

 Do you get sales calls from people across the country who couldn’t even find Santa Clarita on a map? Their tempting offers can be replicated by a local lender, and you get someone who knows the SCV market. “Everyone in our office has lived in the area for many years,” says Mike Ross, Branch...