Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with the legal paperwork that follows can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, California law offers a way to transfer small amounts of property after death without going through the full probate process. This option, called a...
As your local Realtor, I get to hear all the funny, frustrating and uniquely mountain-life stories that come with moving to Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Running Springs and our neighboring communities. As soon as the holiday shopping season kicks in, one story shows up...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The winter of 1908-1909 started out with a foot of snow in December and then seven inches of rain on Jan. 21, with snowfall after snowfall for weeks afterward. Two hundred families in Redlands already owned automobiles in 1909....
Wudaya know, here it is November and do ya know what’s weird? I mean, besides Al Yankovic. What’s really weird is these last two weeks. First, it’s Edison’s dang (scuse me fer cussin’ Mom) power outages. Then, they sez yes and then they sez no. Then, before ya know...
Modern estate planning goes beyond wills and revocable trusts. For families with significant assets, advanced irrevocable trusts can reduce taxes, protect wealth and ensure financial security for future generations. There are four commonly used strategies, each of...
The idea of a 50-year mortgage has been circulating again, largely because buyers are facing the toughest affordability environment in decades. With the National Association of Realtors reporting that the average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed to 40, it’s...
