With Your Family in Mind

Senior scams have become a growing and concerning issue in today’s society. These scams specifically target the elderly, often exploiting their vulnerabilities and trust, leading to devastating financial and emotional consequences. Let’s talk about the alarming rise of senior scams, their...

Oakmont of Valencia and Oakmont of Santa Clarita are incredibly grateful to all who came out to Bridgeport Park at the end of September to support The Walk to End Alzheimer’s! It was a beautiful, well-attended event. The “Walk” has been and will continue to be dedicated to fundraising for...

One of the most difficult aspects of crafting a parenting plan for child visitation is addressing the holidays. Parents can create a holiday schedule detailing which parent will spend time with their children on certain holidays and other special occasions, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,...

Holidays are quickly approaching, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. You are recently separated with children and the big question is, where will the children go? Setting schedules, particularly holiday schedules, does not have to be difficult. The Court’s in general take a very...

  Estate Planning addresses two very important areas:1. In the event you become incapacitated, estate planning documents name who will make financial and health care decisions for you. They also provide your instructions for the person or persons you name to follow in carrying out your...

Last summer I bought these two incredible jet skis. Only problem is that I have no clue how to get them into the water. My friend and his daughter came over last week and we finally made it out to Ventura Harbor towing them in my Mercedes R350. They go into the water no problem. He parked the...

What does bifurcation of status from other issues in a divorce mean? Under certain circumstances, not all of which applies to everyone in every case, spouses may request to have their status of “married” bifurcated, such that, they officially will be “divorced” and returned to the status of...

Estate Planning addresses two very important areas:1. In the event you become incapacitated, estate planning documents name who will make financial and health care decisions for you. They also provide your instructions for the person or persons you name to follow in carrying out your financial...

I touched on this last month, but open with enrollment upon us, I wanted to elaborate. Medicare open enrollment is a crucial period for seniors to reassess their healthcare needs and ensure they have the best possible coverage for the coming year. This annual opportunity, which typically runs...

If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.Consult an attorney: Become informed about your legal rights and responsibilities. For example, suppose you decide to take the children and live at your parents’ house until...

Estate Planning addresses two very important areas:1. In the event you become incapacitated, estate planning documents name who will make financial and health care decisions for you. They also provide your instructions for the person or persons you name to follow in carrying out your financial...

I recently read a well-meaning piece of encouragement on social media. It was entitled, “Creating A Day Worth Living.” As I read through an itemized list of advice, I wondered how people in different phases of adulthood would define a “worthy” life. Instructions on this list included getting up...

  Estate planning is not a one-time task, but rather an ongoing process that should evolve with your life. Creating your legal documents is a significant step, and updates are expected as you grow older. When is it time for an update?1. Marriage or Divorce: A change in marital status is...

The Medicare open enrollment period is a critical time each year when beneficiaries of Medicare can make changes to their health insurance coverage. This annual event, occurring from October 15 to December 7, allows Medicare recipients to review their current plans and adjust their coverage to...

We hope you are enjoying your summer. Hopefully sipping on something cool at the beach or by the pool. It’s nice to get outside and explore while the sun is out. Many people are posting incredible vacation pictures, and others touring air-conditioned museums, getting their fill of movies, or...

Time flies by. I’ve been a lawyer for more than 30 years. They call it practicing law for a reason. Each day brings a different challenge. And as Judge Alexander Williams III (retired) used to tell the litigants in his courtroom, he loved his job because it was like going to Las Vegas with your...

Please consider my “top tips” – your family will thank you later. • Have your estate planning documents well organized in a binder with tabs separating the different documents. If you have trust amendments, make sure they are “on top” of the prior trust. • Do not keep your documents in a Safe...