With Your Family in Mind
Great Gift Ideas for Seniors
Believe it or not, the holidays are here, and we are all faced with the challenge of finding the “perfect gift” for our parents and grandparents. As we wander the malls, we all stop and wonder, what are our options besides ties, slippers and gift certificates? Be assured that there are some...
California Elder Law versus California Estate Planning What’s the Difference?
Not only do the public and my clients ask me this question, but sometimes estate planners ask me this question! So why the confusion? Well, for starters, both terms, “elder law” and “estate planning” are misnomers. Estate planners are not advising people on how to become rich. Similarly, elder...
Judicial Admissions and the Importance of Truthful Pleading
For those of you who follow my monthly columns, you know that most of my topics are related to Family Law practice and procedure. This month however, the topic is one which transcends Family Law practice. Legal papers submitted to the court are (and should be drafted by attorneys). In civil...
The Talk: How to Start the Senior Care Conversation
The discussion of senior care with aging parents and close relatives is a difficult conversation to have. It can be uncomfortable for all parties involved, but it is necessary to ensure the well-being of a loved one as they grow older. There are a host of factors to consider when beginning...
Preparing for the Holidays: Child Custody & Visitation
I’m sure the first thing you think after putting your Halloween decorations away is, “What are the family’s plans for the holidays”? This becomes a bit more complicated when you’re a blended family or are in the process of divorce or a new custody issue. For those families, it’s best to have a...
The Many Types of Trusts
Clients are often surprised at the many types of trusts available. The following is a short reference for those thinking about “getting their affairs in order.” Revocable Trust: This is the most common type of trust. The “settlors” (owners) create a legal contract (trust), stating their wishes....
Divorce Mediation Center of Santa Clarita
Consider hiring an experienced family law attorney to help you with your divorce mediation: Hiring an experienced family law attorney as your mediator is important, as the attorney can offer to the parties his in-court experiences and relate them to their set of facts. An experienced divorce...
The Three Biggest Senior Estate Planning Blunders
It might be shocking to learn, but the truth is that there are a variety of dangers lurking in most estate plans. Some potential issues are relatively benign, while others are extremely costly and time consuming to fix - if they can be fixed at all. Unfortunately, the three most harmful...
Avoiding Bitter Custody Battles
One of the more horrific stories in the news this week was the salon shooting in Seal Beach, California. It was alleged that at least eight people were killed by a man enraged over a custody battle. Issues of custody commonly arise in Family Law cases. But they do not all have to be bitter...
The Holiday Season Begins with a Scream Halloween Planning for the Divorced or Separated
No, the screaming isn’t from you or your child. Maybe it is because Halloween is the first of the fall holiday season and you are about to be dealing with holidays and the children. After Halloween comes Thanksgiving followed by Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and then the New Year. So, I think...
Who Loves Pie?
November is the start of the holiday season, and with that comes celebrations with families and friends. This holiday season, Oakmont Senior Living is offering delicious, made from scratch pies and cakes while supporting a cause that is near and dear to our hearts – The Alzheimer’s Association...
Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are Coming Warning signs of potential child custody and visitation problems
Now is the time to think about and plan for holiday schedules involving children with divorced or divorcing parents. If a parent thinks that there will be some conflict about where the children will spend the holiday, the parent should address this issue now and not wait till later....
Five Things to Avoid When Getting Divorced
If you’re separated or getting a divorce, there’s a laundry list of things you should and shouldn’t do, some of which are counterintuitive. You can avoid making common mistakes by keeping the following in mind: 1. Don’t maintain the status quo. For example, paying the bills for the family home...
Be Careful When Changing Your Estate Planning Documents
A properly written and funded Living Trust can be invaluable if you become sick, incapacitated, or pass away. Trusts are written to reflect your wishes, and are not a “one size fits all” document. Most people understand the importance of having their legal documents written by an experienced...
Holiday Visits with Aging Loved Ones
As has been said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And so again, time for my annual sharing of an important message. Holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and frequently they are the one or two times a year we are able to spend time with parents or other aging loved ones....
What Will Happen To Your Retirement Plans After You’re Gone?
Few people truly understand what could happen to their retirement plans after they pass away. In theory, leaving retirement plans to your heirs seems easy. In real life though, what happens to retirement accounts after the death of a plan owner is oftentimes surprising. There are numerous...
But That’s Not Fair!
As a family law attorney, I frequently hear this from people the first time they walk into my office. The first thing I tell them is that people who spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not something is “fair” tend to have difficulties while going through a divorce. Divorce is a...
Thanksgiving and Christmas in October? Warning signs of potential child custody and visitation problems
Now is the time to think about and plan for holiday schedules involving children with divorced or divorcing parents. If a parent thinks that there will be some conflict about where the children will spend the holiday, the parent should address this issue now and not wait till later. Many...
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