Legal Articles, General Practice
USE OF A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AS A PREFERABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PROBATE: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS AND PITFALLS TO AVOID
This article gives an overview of the intricacies of estate planning that avoids later stress for families.
Los Angeles Recycling Requirements for Homeowners
Los Angeles Recycling Requirements for Homeowners: The critical concern of Waste Management
When Is a DUI a Felony in California?
Driving under the influence (DUI) in California is typically a misdemeanor, but under certain circumstances, it can be charged as a felony. Understanding when a DUI escalates to a felony is crucial if you’re facing charges.
Conquering Financial Fear on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is the perfect time for women to break barriers, embrace financial empowerment, and take bold steps toward lasting security and independence. Estate planning is one of the key steps forward in the journey through life.
Attorney Juliet Sussman on Why Timeshares Cause Divorce
Podcast: Newport Beach Real Estate Attorney Juliet Sussman on "Why Timeshares Cause Divorce"
Do You Need a Lawyer if Your Car Insurance Claim is Denied?
If your car insurance claim is denied, speaking with a lawyer improves your chances of success, especially in cases of bad faith, delays, or serious injuries.
Uber Accidents in New York: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights
New York City is home to millions of rides each day, and with the convenience of services like Uber comes the risk of accidents. If you’ve been involved in an Uber accident, understanding your legal rights and the steps you should take immediately afterward can make a significant difference in your recovery—both physically and financially.
Holidays, Family, and the Gift of Advanced Directives
During the holidays, spending time with family often reveals changes in aging relatives that might otherwise go unnoticed. Whether it's a physical decline, cognitive issues, or struggles with daily tasks, these observations can serve as reminders to have important conversations about future care. Advanced directives and powers of attorney are essential legal tools that ensure your loved ones' wishes are respected, and relieve potential stress on family members during challenging times.
CARING FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR ILLNESS STRIKES : What is an Advance Directive?
Advanced directives are vital legal documents that empower individuals to make their Health Care preferences known in the event they are unable to communicate or make decisions themselves.
Taking Charge: Early Stage Memory Loss & Advance Care Planning
Memory loss from many causes, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other dementias can be progressive, so it’s important to revisit budgets, medical assessments, financial and legal plans periodically to make adjustments as circumstances change. Having open conversations with family members, lawyers and other trusted individuals about financial decisions, the individual’s wishes, and the role they may play in the future can make memory loss less stressful for all involved.