In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing – after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be...
A will or living trust is essential for estate planning, but these documents only take effect after death. They do not cover situations where you’re still alive but unable to make decisions. This is why having a power of attorney (POA) and health care directive is...
Real estate agents often face the delicate and complex challenge of providing showing feedback. While sellers anxiously await insights, real estate professionals must juggle confidentiality, honesty and professionalism in a process that often leaves both parties...
In case you haven’t noticed, there are a series of Hometown Hero banners flying from light posts throughout the mountain communities, recognizing local residents who have served or are currently serving our country in various branches of the armed forces. These...
Dear Sidney, I am a single mother of a young lady that I’m so proud of and love so very much. She’s 25 now and has been on her own since she was 18. I’ve never been wealthy and there’s been no father around to fill in the gaps along the way. Very little money has been...
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Rockslides along Highway 18 in what’s called the Narrows wrecked two vehicles on two different dates, causing the drivers to be transported to the emergency room and destroying both vehicles. The first incident occurred...
Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club president and community motivator and mentor Penny Shubnell, who lived in Crestline for 28 years, passed away very suddenly on Friday evening, Oct. 18. Penny had spent the previous day interacting with friends while selling ice cream...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The tri-chamber mixer, held by the mountain area chambers of commerce each year, gives the members of all three chambers an opportunity to learn what the other chambers are doing and what the other businesses on the mountain are...
