Marriage is the start of a beautiful new chapter but, along with the excitement, it’s also the perfect time to make a critical legal move as a couple: creating your estate plan. While discussing incapacity and death may feel out of place amidst newlywed bliss,...
It’s really hard to read people’s minds. In a real estate marketplace as diverse as ours, trying to match up our current listings with potential buyers, and targeting the marketing to create the right appeal, can be a challenge. I find it useful to dive into search...
Well, here we are in the middle of January and no rain. Who’d-a-thunk-it? Nothing but fires, burning like hell and nothing but death and destruction all over the place. Thank goodness not at my place, or yours, I hope. A year ago, we were swimming with atmospheric...
Blended families are a hallmark of modern life. While they can bring joy and unity, estate planning for blended families can also create challenges, particularly after the death of a parent. Without proper planning, conflicts often arise, and children from prior...
The house across the street from me is on its fifth listing in 15 months. It’s a well-built home with rare features for our area: front and back yards, a spacious layout, high-end finishes, a garage and parking for at least four cars. I knew the original owners who...
January and February are my favorite months of the year. Why? you ask. Thank you, I’m glad you asked. Well, it’s because Girl Scouts all over the fruited plain will begin selling their sweet, delicious Girl Scout cookies on Jan. 26. But you better hurry, because they...
