With Your Family in Mind

 Hoping to save his children the cost and inconvenience of a probate proceeding after he died, Joe Client had executed a living trust. He had funded his trust, taking title to his assets as trustee of his trust. Later, Joe re-financed his house. He took the house out of the trust, deeding the...

 Thousands of seniors each year experience injuries and trauma that could be avoided with proper home safety measures. These preventable accidents cause financial, emotional and physical stress and even death. Many people are not aware of the precautions that need to be taken as our loved ones...

 Power: The ability to act or produce an effect; the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Merriam-Webster.Com Power is a factor in every relationship. The relationship is affected by how it is distributed, balanced and expressed. Imbalances,...

 In my law practice, I get this question almost every week. And my answer is always no: You do not get any creditor protection from a revocable living trust. This upsets people sometimes because they really want that protection and they have “heard” they can get it with a trust.  I believe...

Mothering can be both the most rewarding and difficult journey of your life: 1. Babies were not meant to be brought up in isolation: Historically, new mothers received help from those around them when caring for themselves and their infants after childbirth. In today’s world, new mothers living...

 You guys remember George Harrison, right.  The former Beatle.  In 1970 he released his first solo album, “All Things Must Pass”.  A triple album in fact.  Hands down for me at least was his hit track “My Sweet Lord”, otherwise known to rock afficionados as the “Hare Krishna” song.  The song...

 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...

Power: The ability to act or produce an effect; the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Merriam-Webster.Com Power is a factor in every relationship. The relationship is affected by how it is distributed, balanced and expressed. Imbalances,...

 Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat, the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Extreme heat brings with it the possibility of heat-induced illnesses. Simple first aid treatment can relieve symptoms of over-exposure and even save lives....

 Divorce can be one of the most traumatic life events a person can experience. Legal fees, asset division, child support and alimony can ruin otherwise healthy finances. 1. Your Ex Stops Paying for Joint Accounts Many spouses jointly share credit accounts, like a mortgage or credit cards. In...

 Child custody and visitation disputes can face a long and difficult path towards resolution. California courts generally have programs in place to assist parents who cannot resolve their custody/visitation issues themselves. The programs can vary depending on the county the case is in. In Los...

 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a pension benefit to low-income veterans (and their spouses) who are in a nursing home or who need help at home with everyday tasks such as dressing or bathing.  The program is called “Aid and Attendance”. Unfortunately for many veterans, the...

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...

 What is probate? Probate is the court procedure whereby we establish the authenticity and sufficiency of a decedent’s will, if any, identify and evaluate the decedent’s assets, pay administrative expenses and approved claims of creditors and distribute the remaining estate to the...

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...

 Grains have been used for thousands of years in nearly every culture. They come in a lot of different forms like wheat, oats, and rice. Choosing whole grains at least half the time, is a healthy habit. So what is a whole grain? When grains grow in the fields they have three edible parts: the...

 Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I the person that I want to be?” If you answered, “no” or “not really” or even, “not at all” then the next question is, “why not?” For every individual the answers will be unique to their personality. There might be something you have been...

 When an aging loved one needs a helping hand to remain at home safely, a private duty, non-medical caregiver is often times the solution.  With the quickly growing aging population, Home Care agencies began springing up on almost every corner. The scary thing for our seniors, is there was no...