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Estate Planning: When a trust can’t pay off a mortgage — What happens to the property?

Many Californians create a living trust with a simple goal: make things easier for their family. But one issue catches families by surprise: What happens if the trust doesn’t have enough money to pay off debts, liens or mortgages at death, even when the trust says...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Another Brick in the Wall

Apr 30, 2024 | Uncle Mott

It’s really annoying when the first thing you see just before entering Crestline is a row of concrete K-rails adorned with chain-link fencing to keep the ever-crumbling hillside from tumbling onto Highway 138. Oh, sure, something is needed to prevent rocks and...

Dear Sidney – 05/02/2024

Apr 30, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I, among many of us who live here in Crestline and who live near the main streets, are daily terrorized by several beast trucks. No, not your average contractor type trucks or Mom driving truck women. They are OK to live with, I suppose, although quite honestly their...

Ask The Realtor – Why a home buyer consultation is essential in your property search

Apr 30, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Embarking on the journey to purchase a home is often one of the most exhilarating parts of the American Dream. It represents independence and the thrill of owning your piece of the world. However, unlike clicking a "buy now" button for online shopping, buying a home...