With Your Family in Mind

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One of the greatest fears of our elderly is that they may require nursing home care. This not only means a great loss of personal autonomy, but also a tremendous financial expense.Depending on location and level of care, nursing homes cost between $85,000 and $196,000 per year. According to the...

If you are making the choice to sever your marriage in 2024, here are some resolutions to add to your list.-Line up your priorities. Start making a checklist of your New Year priorities. Is it finding a new home? Is it gaining financial independence? Maybe it’s starting or changing employment?...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. As the condition advances, individuals may exhibit difficult behaviors such as aggression, agitation, wandering, confusion, or repeated questioning. These behaviors are not intentional;...

What’s yours is mine and what’s mine is yours, right? In California, community property laws are often misunderstood. At a glance, it looks simple: assets and debts acquired during marriage are split 50/50. But when you’re dealing with complex investments, business interests, trusts, or...

As the year draws to a close, we at Trevino Law Firm find ourselves thinking deeply about the people we’ve had the privilege to stand beside in 2025. Being a personal injury law firm means our clients come to us during some of the hardest, most unexpected moments of their lives—after accidents...

When most people hear the term living trust, they often think of something designed solely to protect assets after death. But in truth, a living trust offers benefits that extend well beyond estate planning — it empowers you today.A living trust allows you to maintain full control over your...

Holidays are quickly approaching, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. You are recently separated with children and the big question is, where will the children go? Setting schedules, particularly holiday schedules, does not have to be difficult. The Court’s in general take a very...

Oakmont of Valencia and Oakmont of Santa Clarita are incredibly grateful to all who came out to Bridgeport Park at the end of September to support The Walk to End Alzheimer’s! It was a beautiful, well-attended event. The “Walk” has been and will continue to be dedicated to fundraising for...

One of the greatest fears of our elderly is that they may require nursing home care. This not only means a great loss of personal autonomy, but also a tremendous financial expense.Depending on location and level of care, nursing homes cost between $85,000 and $196,000 per year. According to the...

Hospital readmissions are a significant concern for patients, families, and healthcare systems alike. They often indicate unresolved medical issues, poor care transitions, or lack of adequate support at home. In-home care, which includes non-medical services provided in a patient’s home, has...

What does bifurcation of status from other issues in a divorce mean? Under certain circumstances, not all of which applies to everyone in every case, spouses may request to have their status of “married” bifurcated, such that, they officially will be “divorced” and returned to the status of...

  People insure their homes and cars—so why not their marriages? That’s what a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, really is: a marriage insurance policy.Many people think prenups are cold or unromantic, but the truth is just the opposite. In my experience, money problems are the main reason...

Engaging seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s in meaningful activities plays an essential role in promoting their quality of life, emotional well-being, and cognitive health. While memory loss and confusion are hallmarks of these conditions, structured and enjoyable activities can provide...

It is sometimes said, “The only person who doesn’t need an estate plan is someone who has no assets, no family, and who will never die or become incapacitated.”Below are some of the issues commonly addressed in an effective estate plan:1. Who will control my financial affairs if I become...

Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters that affect senior citizens. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for seniors and execute legal plans to assist them in living better lives. Their expertise may encompass estate planning, as well as planning for retirement and long-term...