This personal inventory tool was developed to help individuals think through how the relationships in their life, and specifically how the circle of influence they have can identify what is most important to them for purposes of developing an estate plan. People in your circle of influence have contributed to the experience that you call…
This position has been filled. Solo-practitioner looking to acquire a certified paralegal/administrative assistant to the growing law firm in downtown Glendora. Team member would ideally be interested in committing to long-term growth with the firm on a part-time to full-time basis. Firm practices in estate planning and administration, as well as general litigation in many…
Guns! Guns! Guns! They are a hot topic for debate. Do we need them? Should society tolerate their use? How do we protect ourselves effectively from the “crazy ones” with guns? The reality is that the right to bear arms is protected by the United States Constitution, and because of that, firearms make up a portion of inheritable estates…
Congratulations to all the participants in the Glendora Fit 4 Fall 5K this 2015! Check out pictures at the official website: http://www.fit4fall.com/ 2015 marked the first year that the Law Office of Merrill A. Hanson was a participant. We proudly supported out runners with hundreds of water bottles, hundreds of power bars, and a lot of…
Yes, prophecy. Attorneys are often called upon to predict the future. That is one of the benefits of hiring legal counsel. They have been trained in the ways of “jurisprudence,” meaning, the study of the evolution of the living law (at both the state and federal level). Indeed, universities issue a doctorate in juris prudence…
These days it seems like many people are more concerned about the legal ramifications of their will than to consider the other benefits it provides to a person’s legacy. What other benefits? Well, it’s called a last will and testament for a reason. It serves multiple purposes. The will portion is just that, your dying…
A riddle: Employees desire it; employers require it. Some sell it; others give it away for free – some interact with both, and still get nothing. The young are tired of it; the wise chase after it. When surrounded by those that have it, you kind of know it. What am I? The answer, as…
Many people like to comment in initial consultations at my question about the client’s estimate of the gross value of their estate. I always get something like: You’ve probably seen bigger numbers… I know it’s not much… I could have had more but… It’s still growing… I always have the same response for everyone. It’s not about how much you…
“I’m not going out of my way…” because (fill in the blank). Well, sometimes you should. For instance, when driving. Okay folks, it’s finally here, the “I’m frustrated with drivers” post. It should be titled “Get Out of My Way!” I promise to tie it all back to valuable insights suitable for a law office…
You see them every weekend: YARD SALE. Sometimes they are referred to by their other names too (attic sale, garbage sale, junk sale, lawn sale, moving sale, patio sale, rummage sale, tag sale, thrift sale). You’ve probably never known just what was involved with the exchange of a dollar bill for some treasure, at least legally. You may not have known you…