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Estate Planning: What to look for in your parents’ estate plan (before it becomes a problem)

Most estate plans don’t fail because of one dramatic mistake. They fail quietly, over time, through outdated documents, missing pieces or assumptions that simply aren’t true anymore. And that matters now more than ever. Only about one-third of Americans have any form...

ASK THE REALTOR – Beware of predatory cash offers: What home sellers need to know

Jul 23, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

In today's fast-paced real estate market, it's not uncommon for homeowners to receive enticing offers from investors, often labeled as "cash offers" or "subject to" deals. As a seasoned real estate broker in Southern California, I feel it's crucial to shed light on...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Whip It

Jul 23, 2024 | Uncle Mott

When I left The OC back in ‘76, I thought I was saying goodbye to the bumper-to-bumper gridlock I’d been subjected to for years on end. But, no, thanks to the years of deferred maintenance on the part of Caltrans, I have to wade my way through bumper-to-bumper traffic...

Dear Sidney – 07/25/2024

Jul 23, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I can’t say where we met, because your column is too popular. Of course, it was a bar, where he signaled from across the room for the bartender to bring me another cocktail, a rare happening on the mountain. I waved him on over to our table. He looked so good...