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When most people hear the term living trust, they immediately think of what happens after they pass away. But the truth is simple: a living trust is designed for the living. It provides powerful protection, control, and peace of mind during your lifetime—not just after. For anyone searching for...

Living means dealing with life’s little (and not-so-little) conflicts—from a neighbor’s barking dog, a problematic landlord or tenant, an insurance company rejecting your claim, a real estate deal gone sideways, or family disputes over a trust or probate. The good news? Most of these civil...

The holiday season has arrived, a time when our usual work pace often slows down, but our personal obligations—such as holiday shopping and celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas with loved ones—increase. Still, this period can be very stressful for leaders, especially in seasonal businesses. In...

When a married couple has a child together, the husband is recognized as the child’s father. When a child is conceived by an unmarried couple, paternity could be questioned by either parent. Since CA law provides that every child shall be supported by BOTH  of their parents, it is important to...

It’s a wonderful time of the year, with holidays, family, friends and cheer.It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is truly also here.From work, family and friends, no matter the weather, there will be parties and time spent together.Greet others this holiday season, be kind and smile,...

While many of us have been conditioned to expect a regular bonus from work or some other gift of money, either from living relatives or through an estate, there is still a big thrill when circumstances drop a big pile of money into your life. What would you do with yours? Let’s examine your...

In recent years, Merchant Cash Advances—commonly known as MCAs—have exploded in popularity among small business owners seeking fast access to capital. On the surface, MCAs look simple: a lender advances cash upfront, and the business repays the advance through daily or weekly withdrawals based...

Artificial intelligence is enabling some scammers to become more progressive and harder to spot. In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission estimated that scams cost American taxpayers 12.5 billion dollars. Tax scams are becoming more likely because the tools of AI are making it easier for scammers...

I’m Mark Fleischmann and for the last 25 years I’ve worked in every facet of the mortgage industry including direct lending, correspondent, and wholesale lending. Aside from being the CFO of Stress Free Mortgage, I currently run a consulting and bookkeeping company. When it comes to buying your...

When legal disputes threaten your business, your livelihood, or your peace of mind, having an experienced litigation team by your side can make all the difference. The Law Offices of Richard Marcus provides strategic, results-driven representation across a broad range of civil litigation...

As autumn deepens and the year begins to wind down, many of us find ourselves reflecting on where we’ve been and how we feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s a natural time to pause, breathe, and seek balance before the rush of the holidays. At Roots and Sky Bodywork, Will Norris...

It’s not too late to get your living trust done and learn all about some great new tax breaks under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) before the 2025 holidays.First, the estate-planning basics: a revocable living trust avoids probate, centralizes incapacity planning, and keeps successors...