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Estate Planning: Separate property in California — What it is and how it’s handled at death

In California, the words “separate property” have a very specific legal meaning and understanding it matters, especially when planning what happens at death. Many families assume everything automatically goes to a spouse or that “the trust will handle it,” but...

Dear Sidney – 09/14/2023

Well, my one-week timeshare vacay at the beach is almost here and my two girlfriends are making plans to join me – for free, of course. They are also letting me know exactly how they want their week at the beach to go! This will be their ninth week at my condo. We are...

Is now the right time to buy a home?

If you're in the market for a new home, you might be wondering whether now is the right time to make your move. With the real estate landscape constantly evolving, it's essential to consider various factors before making this important decision. Every market is...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Saturday Night Special

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Saturday Night Special

I guess I don’t have to tell you that the recent spread of gun violence in America, especially hate-inspired gun violence, has paid a visit to the mountain. As you no doubt read in the Aug. 24 issue of this newspaper, a Lake Arrowhead woman was shot and killed at her...

Dear Sidney – 09/07/2023

Dear Sidney, I really need some advice! I recently moved to Crestline from Southern Sacramento. I am a 70-year-old woman and I bought an old 1930s cabin by the lake, which I love! I have spent a few winters up here, but my neighbors still call me a mean name,...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Mean

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Mean

  You may recall an article in the Aug. 17 issue of this newspaper entitled “The California Fair Plan is everything but fair.” No duh! Well, today I’m going to expand on this shameful unfair plan that is being foisted upon the thousands of mountain area...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – California Bloodlines

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – California Bloodlines

On Thursday, Aug. 25, Rhea-Frances and I will be celebrating our 50th anniversary, so I thought it would be appropriate to share with you some of the memories and highlights of our 50 years of wedded bliss. And, believe it or not, us California-born natives are still...

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