Ensuring the seamless transfer of your family home to your loved ones is a crucial aspect of responsible homeownership. Just as you invest in homeowners’ insurance and regular maintenance, estate planning should be a top priority. This two-part series aims to shed...
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The greatest gift: Planning for incapacity in estate planning
Traditional estate planning focuses solely on posthumous matters, neglecting the reality that accidents or illnesses can incapacitate someone before their eventual passing. Unlike death, which is a definitive outcome, incapacity comes with uncertainty, making it a...
10 things you should know about living wills
When considering estate planning, you've probably heard about "last will and testament" and "living will." These are important in estate planning but have different roles. Knowing about living wills is crucial for a well-rounded estate plan that reflects your wishes...
Lake Arrowhead Home Tour promotes ‘Living at the Lake’
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Last weekend’s 48th annual Lake Arrowhead Home Tour, with its theme of “Living at the Lake,” lured some 600 Southland residents to the lake’s legendary North Shore Estates to catch a glimpse of what it’s like to live at the lake....
Construction begins on Goodwin’s new roof
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The demolition work is done, and now workers are pouring truckloads of concrete into deep, wide footings to support the new, stronger roof for the remodeled Goodwin and Son’s Market in Crestline. Heavier, taller...
Is your estate plan up to date? A 2023 checkup
An estate plan is a dynamic tool that must evolve with your life's changes to effectively protect your loved ones. While creating a solid estate plan is crucial, its value can be compromised if it's not regularly updated. Estate planning isn't a one-time event; it...





