By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Mystic Mountain Music, the one-and-only certified vinyl record store in the mountaintop communities, celebrated its fifth year in business on Saturday, April 20, which was National Record Store Day. Owner Steven Taylor celebrated by...
Amidst the excitement of wedding season, it's vital for newlyweds to add estate planning to their checklist. While the prospect of planning for incapacity or passing may seem daunting during such a joyous time, it's actually one of the most significant gifts you can...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Being a chef was just one of the career paths Krista Stone was considering when she was a girl. The world could have had another singer or zoologist but food won her heart. “I got my first job in food at Panera when I was 17,” the new executive...
In California, understanding the distinction between separate and community property is crucial for estate planning purposes. This is because how property is characterized will impact issues from asset division in divorce to how your estate is distributed after death....
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Docks are nothing new to Aaron Osekowsky. When he was in high school, Osekowsky worked on docks on Lake Arrowhead with Brian Perrin, one of his best friends whose father, Rob Perrin, owned Kiwi Docks. “During summer breaks,” Osekowsky said, “we...
Creating an estate plan with legal instruments like wills and trusts is the most thorough approach for designating successor owners for assets after someone passes away. However, less complex beneficiary options exist, too. Methods like joint accounts,...
