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Advice Column – The McNamara Law Firm, PC
I came across an “advice column” recently in a newspaper. The person seeking advice wrote of a common problem: one spouse understands the need for estate planning, while the other spouse does not. I have taken the idea from the column, and incorporated what I commonly encounter as an estate...
Preparing for the Holidays: Child Custody and Visitation – The Reape-Rickett Law Firm
Making holiday plans can be more complicated during a divorce or custody matter. To help you and your children it’s best to create a court-approved custody and visitation order, which may include how you share custodial time during holidays.When making your custody and visitation plan,...
Bifurcating Your Divorce From Other Issues: Is It For Me? – The Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, P.C
What does bifurcation of status from other issues in a divorce mean? Under certain circumstances, not all of which applies to everyone in every case, spouses may request to have their status of “married” bifurcated, such that, they officially will be “divorced” and returned to the status of...
Medicare Extra Help Program to Expand – Law Office of Sean D. Ethington
Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...
Keeping Your Estate Planning Documents Safe and Organized – The McNamara Law Firm
Estate plans can be physically bulky, and often consist of numerous documents, including a Trust, Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directive, HIPAA release, and others. For married couples, there are often two sets of most documents – one for each spouse. The client typically keeps custody...
What To Do If You’ve Experienced Domestic Violence – The Reape-Rickett Law Firm
Domestic Violence comes in many forms and can affect anyone, regardless of income, age, or gender. Some forms of abuse are very obvious, such as hitting, kicking, punching, pushing, hair pulling and other forms of physical violence. There are other types of actions that can rise to the level of...
Scammers And Our Elderly Population – Comfort Keepers In-Home Care
Senior scams have become a growing and concerning issue in today’s society. These scams specifically target the elderly, often exploiting their vulnerabilities and trust, leading to devastating financial and emotional consequences. Let’s talk about the alarming rise of senior scams, their...
Sisters Boutique Flowers – Canyon Center
The next time you’re looking to have that perfect arrangement of flowers for a birthday, party, holiday, or other special event, look no further than Sisters Boutique Flowers and Things. They’re located in the Canyon Center in Canyon Country, and it’s their goal to ensure that the...
Medicare Extra Help Program Set to Expand in 2024 – Law Office of Sean D. Ethington
Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...
Hate To Say It, But it’s Time to Start Planning Your Divorce: Timing and What You Need To Do – The Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, P.C
If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.Consult an attorney: Become informed about your legal rights and responsibilities. For example, suppose you decide to take the children and live at your parents’ house until...
Communicating With Someone With Dementia – Comfort Keepers In-Home Care
Communicating with someone who has dementia requires a compassionate and understanding approach. Dementia is a condition that affects memory, cognitive abilities, and communication skills, making it essential to adapt your communication style to effectively connect with the person while...
Find Purpose As You Age – Oakmont Senior Living
I recently read a well-meaning piece of encouragement on social media. It was entitled, “Creating A Day Worth Living.” As I read through an itemized list of advice, I wondered how people in different phases of adulthood would define a “worthy” life. Instructions on this list included getting up...
Death of a Spouse and the House – McNamara Law Firm
It is a tragic loss when a spouse passes away. Although the grief is often unbearable, there are legal steps required by the surviving spouse, especially related to real estate. As a coping mechanism, many surviving spouses try to handle business immediately – feeling “in control” if they do...
The Problem with Mediation – The Reape-Rickett Law Firm
Mediation is the smart and sensible way to resolve many divorces, but mediation doesn’t come without problems. The first problem is when people want to use mediation to rush their divorce. There is usually one spouse who wants out of the marriage fast, while the other is still trying to process...
Medicare Extra Help Program Set to Expand in 2024 – Law Office of Sean D. Ethington
Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...
But That’s Not Fair! – Law Offices of Steven Chroman
As a family law attorney, I frequently hear this. The first thing I tell clients is that people who spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not something is “fair” tend to have difficulties while going through a divorce. Divorce is a process, governed by laws and precedent. Outcomes are...
Preventing Osteoporosis in Seniors Comfort Keepers In-Home Care
Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of seniors worldwide, leading to fragile bones, fractures, and a significant decline in quality of life. However, this condition is preventable, and with the right strategies, seniors can maintain healthy bone density and reduce...
What Is, and What isn’t, Community Property? – The Reape-Rickett Law Firm
California is a community property state, but that begs the question, what is community property? The California Family Code defines community property as: “Except as otherwise provide by statute, all property, whether real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the...
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