You might think estate planning is only for the wealthy or too complicated and expensive. These are just a few myths surrounding estate planning that I hear often. In reality, estate planning is critical for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Many people...
Building a new home in our mountain resort communities, spanning Crestline to Lake Arrowhead to Running Springs, has become an increasingly cost-prohibitive endeavor. With an average home sales price of $557,000, our area is already battling housing affordability...
In California, the Small Estate Affidavit is a simplified method for transferring assets from a decedent’s estate without formal probate. This process is available when the total value of the estate falls under a certain threshold, offering families a quicker, less...
The demographics of homebuyers are shifting dramatically, as revealed in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) recently released study titled “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2024.” These changes signal that expert guidance from an experienced Realtor is not...
Hope your Thanksgiving holiday is joyful and abundant with all the turkey and stuffing you could stuff down your throat. Thanksgiving at the stately Motley Manor is always a romantic affair. I always like to tell the Missus that whenever I see a turkey I want a leg,...
In California, an unexpected yet legally valid will can be written on something as informal as a napkin. Known as a "napkin will," this kind of document may be accepted by the court if it meets the requirements of a holographic will under state law. What is a...
