A top concern of divorcing parents is figuring out the arrangements they will make for the custody of the children. But when parents cannot agree on what the custody arrangements should be, how does the court decide this issue? The preliminary answer is that… it...
In the follow-up to my Bubble Blog…..here’s part 2, which admittedly is not EVERY question that we would go through at a consultation for estate planning but covers some of the bigger questions. If any of this information is useful information to you, consider setting...
Most people enjoy the look of large, mature shade trees on residential properties. They’re pleasant-looking, they add to the attractiveness of a property and the neighborhood, they provide desirable shade, and they can even enhance your and your neighbors’ property...
Knowledge is Power. An estate plan can provide peace of mind by ensuring your assets are protected, plans are in place in the event you become ill, and your property is passed down according to your wishes. Fifty-seven percent of adults in the US have not prepared any...
When essential workers continue to clock in while the rest of the world is on shutdown, this can have serious implications for their families as well. Worker Compensation laws in California, for example, have been amended to create a “rebuttable presumption” that an...
Most Americans consider homeownership to be the “American Dream.” If you Google “homeownership and Americans,” there are numerous articles pertaining to this aspiration. Most Americans should understand that homeownership comes with an ongoing price tag. In addition...
The law of mortgages is misunderstood. Many, many people understand a mortgage to only mean that a considerable sum of money they pay to a bank or mortgage servicing company monthly. In return, this individual gets to remain in their home. And of course, that is one...
An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is created to own and control a permanent or term life insurance policy while you are alive, as well as to manage and distribute the proceeds that are paid out upon your death. It is a good way to financially prepare your...
