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Financial Planner Melanie Meyer Announces Big Plans For Women and Their Money
Certified Financial Planner Melanie Meyer has big plans for the women of Santa Clarita. This spring, she’ll be kicking off a pilot program for women’s financial education and empowerment. Her purpose? To create a culture of money-talk for women. Forget the boardrooms, whiskey and suits usually...
Comfort Keepers In-Home Care Partners with Kaiser Permanente
Trusted partners in the continuum of care is essential. With so many moving parts when it comes to our health care system, including non-medical resources, the path to prevention and recovery can be confusing at best. With that said, Comfort Keepers In-Home Care is proud to announce a...
Quality Sleep and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Researchers have made new and important discoveries pertaining to Alzheimer’s and Dementia prevention. Numerous contributing factors have been identified, meaning that we actually have more control over the fate of our brains than previously believed. One recent discovery involves the...
Divorce – Do You Need A Lawyer?
“You have to stand up for yourself when no one else will.” -Anonymous A recent article in the family court review explored the myths and truths about self-represented litigants in divorce. The author (Greacen) cited a legal white paper which claimed that self-represented litigants (“SRLs”)...
The Living Trust: Doing It Yourself?
So, you’ve decided that you want to do some estate planning. You know that a properly funded living trust will protect your assets from the time and expense of probate proceedings. Cost is an issue, so you’re considering the possibility of avoiding legal fees. What are your choices? You could...
Using a Pre-Paid Funeral Contract to Spend Down Assets for Medi-Cal
No one wants to think about his or her death. However, a little preparation in the form of a prepaid funeral contract can be useful. In addition to helping your family after your passing, a prepaid funeral contract can be a good way to spend down assets in order to qualify for Medi-Cal. A...
User-Friendly Technology Ensures Senior Safety and Independence
As 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day through the year 2035, surveys show that nearly 90 percent of this growing group of senior citizens wish to remain in their homes and “age in place.” Home Helpers, one of the nation’s largest home care agencies are excited to announce the expansion of Direct...
Why is Estate Planning for Seniors So Unique?
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, among other things. There are countless...
Recommendations for the First few Days of Fostering a Child by a Former Foster Child
1. Leave an open line of communication. This can be as simple as, “If you want to talk about anything, I want to listen.” or “How are you feeling?” or “Do you need anything?” Even if you don’t get an answer, the intent is there. You never know when they will take you up on your offer. 2. Don’t...
Foster and Adoptive Families Needed
Have you ever thought of becoming a foster parent or wanted to adopt a child in need of permanency? Koinonia Family Services is now serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, and is looking for families who want to provide safe, caring, and nurturing homes for children who are in need...
Normal Senior Memory Loss or Early Dementia?
Memory loss is a common concern for seniors and their families. Deteriorating memory function is an expected part of growing old, however, do not be too quick to write off symptoms to just old age. It could be something more serious like Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, which can become...
Promising New Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and is now the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It is fast becoming an epidemic. This horrific disease is destroying our brains, our families, our life savings, and the Medicare/Medi-Cal system in America. Other neurodegenerative...
Is Your House Community Property?
Even though the deed says it belongs to your spouse as his or her separate property? A situation occurring frequently in family law cases is where, after the parties are married, they decide to put the family residence in one spouse’s name for the purpose of refinancing with the intent of...
Seniors and Safety While Driving
Driving can sometimes be challenging for seniors, even more so if they use their cellphone while driving. A recent survey released by The University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals that 60 percent of seniors (65+) talk on their cellphones while driving. Experts say that this...
Is Mediation for You?
Divorce proceedings can be multi-faceted and involve multiple areas of potential dispute. Traditionally, resolution was reached through the courts where one spouse petitions for divorce and frequently asks the court for temporary orders regarding child custody, child, and spousal support and...
The January Decision
The holidays are over. The gifts have been purchased. The end of year bonuses received. The family visits have come and gone. And now you have the biggest decision of your life to make. Do I see a Divorce Attorney? This is no simple decision, and it is why we offer a free consultation to our...
Short-Term Care Insurance: An Alternative to the Long-Term Care Variety
A little-known insurance option can be an answer for some people who might need care but are unable to buy long-term care insurance. Short-term care insurance provides coverage for nursing home or home care for one year or less. The typical person buying short-term care insurance is between...
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s New Year’s Resolutions time, an ideal opportunity to get our legal and financial houses in order. Here are some resolutions we can all accomplish: 1. Organization: • Label and store all closed bank and financial accounts. • Place an up-to-date summary of your family’s assets and debts in...
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