With Your Family in Mind

Seniors with pricier homes now have an increased ability to get a bigger reverse mortgage in order to raise cash for retirement. As the housing market has improved, so-called jumbo reverse mortgages are becoming more popular even though they carry some risk. Reverse mortgages allow homeowners...

 Whether you’ve made the decision to divorce, or the decision was made for you, as a traditional “stay at home parent”, you may be concerned about several issues throughout the divorce process.  The first step is to consult with an attorney to ensure your rights in regard to custody,...

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...

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why is it so important? Studies show that people who eat breakfast have more energy, work faster and make fewer mistakes, are more creative, get more fiber in their diet, and have higher intakes of vitamins and minerals....

Estate planning is the process by which we arrange for the eventual transfer of our property to our beneficiaries, while minimizing probate fees and taxes. 1. What legal documents are used in estate planning? These include the revocable living trust, wills, deeds, assignments of interests,...

 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...

Summer fun is coming to an end and it’s time to start thinking about getting into old routines and back to school preparation. If you are like me and have a child starting Kindergarten, there is not only our own anxiety to manage but we also want to be able to reduce the anxiety of our children...

 In 2014, the CDC reported there are 15.7 million seniors with one or more disabilities. Of those people, 66 percent admit they have a hard time walking. This makes it hard to live independently. A lack of mobility increases a fall risk due to weakened muscles and joint pain. Blood circulation...

 If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it is critical to start planning immediately. There are several essential legal documents that must be prepared, reviewed, and signed by the ill person, while they still have the mental clarity to make their...

 At Oakmont of Santa Clarita, we love this time of year. Our resident and chef gardens thrive in the warmer days and higher temperatures at night make dining alfresco on the patio a lovely way to enjoy dinner with neighbors and friends. However, with the heat of spring and summer comes health...

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...