With Your Family in Mind
Planning for Long-Term Care
I meet with many families who are concerned about long-term care issues. Typically, a family member is showing signs of dementia, has had a stroke, or is now unsteady and falling. A conversation needs to begin regarding the future. Long-term care is expensive, and planning is important. ...
Show Me the Sugar
Did you know that our brains are wired to love sugar from birth? When we eat sugar, it stimulates a part of our brain that makes us feel good. This can make us want to eat more of it. Some people can even get addicted to sugar. Health experts tell us that when we eat too much sugar, it can be...
You Can’t Complete Your Tax Return by April 15th?
The worst news about taxes is you have to pay them. If you have not filed yet, try to get your taxes mailed by Friday, April 15. If you cannot file on time, you need to file an extension. If you do and expect to owe, you should also file an estimated tax. Filing an extension will not prevent...
Be Careful What You Say Online After an Accident
“Whether or not you embrace social media fully, partially, or not at all, it is here to stay. If you use social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and/or blog, be very careful what information you post after an accident. For most people, getting into an accident, getting...
The Impact of Retirement on the Payment of Spousal Support
In long-term marriages, unless the parties agree otherwise, the court retains jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support. In most cases, by the time retirement comes around, there is a fixed amount of support ordered. Seldom do we see a clause in a dissolution judgment that steps down or...
Helpful Tax Tips for Seniors
Tax time can be intimidating, especially for seniors. The good news is that there are many helpful tips and resources that can help retired adults meet deadlines, avoid penalties, and successfully manage their tax debts. Here are some of them: Never Make Assumptions If you aren’t entirely sure...
Can There Be A “Good” Divorce? “Thank God I found the GOOD in goodbye” -Beyoncé Knowles
In 1969, California adopted a new approach to ending a marriage through the reduction of a divisive and hostile legal process. The new law sought to “eliminate lurid testimony and acrimony…” To many, the new “no fault” divorce celebrated an age of enlightenment – especially when children...
Retiring Abroad? Check Your Long Term Care Policy
If you are thinking of retiring abroad, and you want to purchase (or have already purchased) long-term care insurance, be sure to read the fine print on your policy. Not all policies cover care in other countries, and even if they do, the benefits are often reduced. For example, one large...
How Do You Know You Need A Life Coach?
I am often asked this question! I thought I’d take this opportunity to break down some helpful indicators for those of you who may have found yourselves at a crossroads in life. The time has come for you to re-invent your life or change what is not working. There’s been a goal/dream that you’ve...
A Gardening Checklist for Seniors
It’s springtime – and for many seniors, that means it is time to start enjoying some rewarding, seasonal work in the garden or yard. To make sure this kind of activity is done as safely as possible, seniors should use the following checklist when working outside. Plan wisely. For seniors,...
Fighting For The Rights Of Injured Workers
Have you recently experienced a work related injury? Has getting the treatment you need to return to work become impossible to get authorized through the worker’s compensation insurance carrier? Recent legislation effective since 2013 has made it more difficult for injured workers to get...
Earth Arbor Day Festival Returns With Eco-friendly Fun – Festival highlights green practices with a variety of free family friendly activities
The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, invites residents to explore the benefits and fun of going green at the 2016 Earth Arbor Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Central Park...
Something New at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital!
I am excited and proud to be joining the team at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation as a new Board member. I look forward to helping in raising funds and awareness for our hospital. There’s an old saying that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, Henry Mayo is...
Money Matters – Things to be aware of when purchasing a home
In the current market environment, with a somewhat diminished market inventory sellers are placing some difficult if not unwarranted demands or constraints on buyers – which the buyer should be aware of to reduce extraneous costs, misunderstood obligations, and legal commitments that may...
An Alternative to Probate
This article is not for you if: you have nothing; or you have no one to leave anything to; or you don’t care whatever happens to your money and real estate and stuff after you die; or you like the idea of paying money (lots of money) to lawyers and courts; or you have a properly funded living...
Why Won’t You Talk to Me? Because you’re screaming at me!
The title of this article is a common theme encountered when working with couples who enter therapy. Both partners maintain their position that they each handle conflict in reaction to the others inappropriate style of communication. Whether that is yelling because the other won’t engage or...
Your Breakup and School Break
Planning for a school break; spring or summer can feel twice as complex when your children’s time is split between two homes. Unfortunately, many times parents wait until the last minute to organize these plans, which can put a real damper on the holiday if your intended vacation is...
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...
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