Archive for August 2019
A Post-Honeymoon Legal Checklist for Orange County Newlyweds
Your wedding is over, and the day was absolutely perfect. You went away on your honeymoon with your new spouse and had the time of your lives. Now you are back and can breathe a sigh of relief and watch the rest of the years ahead unfold before your eyes. Well, not so fast. Now…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Pour-Over Will If I Have a Living Trust?
Most people are familiar with a basic Last Will and Testament but very few people know what a Pour-Over Will is. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Trust and it directs that any assets you own in your own name outside of the trust at the time of your death will…
Read MoreCan I Name More Than One Person As My Power of Attorney?
Granting someone power of attorney means that you are giving them the authority to make important decisions on your behalf should you be incapable of making them yourself. The scope, duration, and other specifics are up to you. While the laws vary in each state, it’s usually as simple as drafting a document or filling…
Read MoreThe Power of a Perfect Moment
For me, a “perfect moment” is a moment of calm, presence, and connectivity that results in a “nirvana-like” awareness. It’s a moment that often comes out of nowhere and overwhelms me with an instant clarity of mind. It leaves me with a peaceful truth and understanding about the world around me. Everything makes sense; It…
Read MoreOrange County Elder Law Attorney: When It’s Time to Take the Keys
One of the hardest parts of the aging process can be giving up one’s mobility. At a certain point, it’s just not safe to operate an automobile. Sometimes, it’s hard for seniors to admit this to themselves, and that can leave it up to their adult children to step in and have the necessary conversation.…
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