By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Squirrel Inn was a private resort owned by members of the Arrowhead Mountain Club, which opened in 1893 and had yearly dues of $500, which kept it exclusive. The members were the powerful and rich of that Gilded Age, including...
A funny thing happened on the way to showing property: I hurt myself. Not just a little bump or a stubbed toe – this one was a doozy. While stepping from one concrete surface to another, I caught a raised lip and rolled my left ankle hard. Down I went. For the record,...
Creating a living trust is a powerful way to avoid probate, maintain privacy and simplify the distribution of your estate. But once the trust is established, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to leave assets to your beneficiaries. There’s no...
Well, we made it through Jamboree Days and the Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza without burning down the mountain. (Actually, it was the fifth of July fireworks extravaganza.) The parade and all the festivities were fun, as was the picnic in the San Moritz Meadow...
During The Gilded Age, persons of wealth had access to most anything they wanted; they created clubs and organizations to associate with others of their class and interests. As the Arrowhead Reservoir irrigation project was begun, the creation of the Arrowhead...
Yes, you can disinherit your child and leave your assets directly to your grandchildren. California law allows individuals to freely distribute their estate as they wish, provided their intentions are clearly stated in a valid will or trust. This concept is called...
