People in California probably know Casey Kasem as the voice of Top 40 radio and one of the most memorable personalities on the airwaves. Kasem died on June 15 at the age of 82, and according to reports, was the subject of a moving tribute marked by heartfelt speeches...
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Michael A. Sawamura, Attorney at Law
Estate planning should start early, experts advise
People in California know that millionaires and billionaires are created on a regular basis in the Silicon Valley and across the state. One of the most notable examples is Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook and one of the youngest, richest men in the world....
Preparation is key to managing an inheritance
People in California may have heard news of late on an issue that will be affecting many Americans in the coming years, whether they know it know or not. According to a 2011 study, the baby boomer generation will likely inherit a grand total of almost $8.5 trillion...
Elder abuse awareness day is a call to action
Seeking proper care for an elderly family member is common. As a person ages, different arrangements are set up to provide a safe and healthy environment for loved ones. Furthermore, certain documents are drafted with their best interest in mind. This can ensure that...
Frankie Valli’s divorce makes for important case law
People in California may know singer and entertainer Frankie Valli best as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, a wildly famous, pop foursome whose hits spanned many decades, most recently reaching new audiences with the Broadway smash hit "Jersey Boys," which was...
Estate planning is the ultimate exercise in preparation
Successful men and women in California know that planning and preparation are critical ingredients in the recipe for success, so it should come as no surprise that preparation is also the key to maximizing that success for the greater good. People chart their course...
Estate planning to ensure inheritance
People in California may have seen a recent financial news article in Forbes, which discussed the issue of inheritance. Specifically, Forbes explained how people in the Baby Boomer generation may actually be leaning against leaving assets to their children when they...
Powers of attorney help combat elder abuse
People in California may have seen a recent article in The Wall Street Journal about how many financial firms are now stepping up their efforts to identify and protect senior citizens against financial abuse, when their clients seem to be losing their mental and...
Life changes require changes in preparation for the future
People in California know that the only constant in life is change. People's lives change in some way each and every day, whether they realize it at the time or not. Some of these changes are obviously bigger than others, and some of them require a great deal of...
Keep your will and estate documents up to date, or else
California residents likely read and hear about the different mistakes people can make in their estate plan. For some Californians, the biggest mistake may be in simply not having an estate plan. Unfortunately, people who fall into these common traps may have their...