Marriage is a wonderful thing (at least that’s my experience). Married couples can compile their wealth, raise children, and estate planning is a great first step to plan for the future, whether it’s a responsible young couple with new children, an elderly couple facing the uncertain future, or anything in between. When you get married,…
Conflict, by its nature, is disruptive. Conflict usually interferes with enjoyment of life. One area that suffers most due to conflict is relationships. Knowing the differences between conflict resolution and relational restitution can help you understanding how litigation has a negative effect on some individuals iives. Conflict Resolution Conflict resolution is the process by which two parties with inconsistent…
Except by death, adoption, emancipation, or when the child reaches the age of majority and petitions the court to do so, the only other way to put an end to a guardianship is by court order pursuant to CA Probate Code section 1601. The court may make an order terminating the guardianship only if the…
Celebrating over two years of legal services in downtown Glendora! On April 14, 2016, the Law Office of Merrill A. Hanson celebrated approximately two and a half years of good business and God’s blessings with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their office in downtown Glendora through an event sponsored in part with the Glendora Chamber of Commerce.…
Consider Investing in a Living Trust An estate plan provides you and your family with peace of mind. When you plan on saving your refund in a general savings account these days, there are not a lot of options for earning interest. However, the peace of mind you can get with an estate plan may…
On March 14, 2016, the University of La Verne College of Law earned full ABA Accreditation, For years the College has been either accredited by the state of California, or provisionally accredited by the ABA, but at last the ABA has affirmed what Southern Californians have know for years, the University of La Verne College of Law is a quality…
When we talk about trust, we are really talking about stewardship. Recall the Parable of the Master Going on a Journey that Jesus taught us (Matthew 25:14-30). This Parable describes what stewardship means and how it works. We too have been entrusted, as stewards, with many things from our Heavenly Father, and we do not know…
Will money be an obstacle for those you leave it to? Do they have the wisdom and maturity to handle the power your money provides, or will it destroy them and empower sin? The financial guru, Dave Ramsey, is credited for pointing out that money will magnify the person you already are. Of course, this…
The process of estate planning combines “remembrance” and “stewardship.” Stewardship really means management of another’s resources, like the Parable of the Master Going on a Journey (Matthew 25:14-30), discussed earlier, except God is not interested in our money, He already owns everything. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all…
