With Your Family in Mind

 Everyone loves a bargain. But what if there was a way to save huge on upcoming big-ticket expenses like a car payment and mortgage? Look no further than a solid-gold credit rating. With an excellent score, you can qualify for better interest rates, saving you literally tens of thousands in...

Due to my family history, I consult with a physician who is “Bredesen-certified”, meaning he is trained in Alzheimer’s prevention methods, based on the newest research by such medical leaders as Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Dale Bredesen (both now bestselling authors). There is a very strong...

September 9 is Grandparents Day. This national holiday provides the opportunity to honor our grandparents and great-grandparents and remind them how special they are to us. Here are a few ways that you can celebrate: • Interview Grandparents – whether your parents are grandparents to your...

The kids are heading back to school, and just like us, they are going to be excited, anxious, terrified, nervous, sad and happy. Mixed feelings are natural at this time of year, no matter how old your kids are or how many times you’ve been through it all as a parent. You have some new...

 Medicare beneficiaries are still experiencing coverage denials for skilled care services based on some variation of an “Improvement Standard”. Jimmo v. Sebelius is a nationwide class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries who received care in skilled nursing facilities,...

 Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) awarded more than $14,000 in grants and scholarships at the Club’s annual Awards Night program, May 9, 2018 at Embassy Suites Hotel. The evening included hors d’oeuvres opportunities, followed by the program and presentation of awards. Awards are based...

 Over the past couple decades, there’s been a seismic shift in the estate tax landscape coupled with the fact that people are living considerably longer. Before 2010, California estate planning was almost always focused on reducing transfer taxes and probate avoidance, among other things. There...

 How may we best protect our families, while allocating our resources sensibly? By carefully considering the needs of our families, we find our answers—and earn some peace of mind in the process. Who should inherit our assets when we die? We love our children equally, but they really are not...

 Everyone has the right to appeal. Keep in mind that about 98 percent of all cases settle at some point. A small percentage of cases do go to trial, and a percentage of those cases will be appealed. Family law cases are different from civil appeals because in family law trials, there is no...

 August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring this holiday, which honors adults over the age of 60. During his announcement, he explained the importance of recognizing this segment of the population, stating, “For all they have...

 Until you have experienced divorce, it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction or how family law will affect you, especially when considering the varied experiences and information from family or friends.  To shed light on the reality of family law, I’m debunking common myths to let you...

 It seems like the summer is just getting going, and already it’s time to start thinking about back to school. The children may still be wearing bathing suits, flip flops and sunglasses, but many families are already thinking about books, backpacks and boots. Unfortunately for many families,...

For aging adults, it’s quite easy for the room that’s considered a primary gathering place—the kitchen—to instead become a nightmare. Not only are seniors over the age of 65 more likely to be injured in a kitchen fire, they are more likely to suffer a fall injury due to: items stored out of...

 What do we know about Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. More specifically, it destroys the ability to communicate, recognize people, perform familiar tasks, and take care of...

 Thomas, Richard and Harold (the proverbial “Tom, Dick and Harry” in corporate executives’ clothing) are the sole officers, directors and stockholders of a small but successful service-oriented corporation. During the company’s four years of existence, business has grown steadily. The three men...

That’s hearsay! Non-lawyers love throwing around the word “hearsay.” But do they really know what it means? Hearsay is an out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter being asserted. Try explaining that to your nine-year-old. I hope you have better luck than I did. With that...

If you’re anything like our clients, the answer is an emphatic no. But actually, the cost of long term care is just one of the issues seniors are forced to confront as they age. Indeed, our clients frequently tell us that they want to gracefully age in place, not become a burden on their...