My family and I went to a wedding over the weekend. It was lovely. But to be honest, I had a hard time staying in the moment. My mind kept drifting back to – nearly 12 years ago now – when I made the boldest and best decision of my life. I married Yan. Don’t […]
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There is much to be learned from the mistakes of others and the celebrity world abounds with cautionary tales when it comes to estate planning. Even with all the financial resources available to them, celebrities can neglect the basics when it comes to protecting assets. We come across sad tales all the time of “regular” […]
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I spent yesterday morning sitting through an entire session of the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court in Monterrey Park. I was there to advocate for my kid — no, not Cade or Ella, but the child assigned to me once I completed my training as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”). I have been with […]
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In general, when a loved one passes, his or her debts fall to the estate to be paid. However, in situations where debt is shared — for example, jointly owned credit cards or shared student loans — the debt can pass to the account co-owner, even if he or she was unaware of the debt. […]
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If you’ve read my newsletter for any length of time you probably know Cade attends first grade – and Ella will soon be starting Kindergarten – at Field Elementary School in the Pasadena Unified School District. Field had its annual “Gala” over the weekend and it truly was a great time! The event is heavily […]
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One of Cade’s friends had a laser tag party for his 7th birthday last Saturday. Cade was super excited to attend. For the first game of laser tag, the group of about 20 kids divided themselves up into fairly even teams. Extremely amped up and enthusiastic after the first battle, they gobbled down some pizza […]
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“Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togethaw today. ” -The Princess Bride
Marc's Personal BlogMy family and I went to a wedding over the weekend. It was lovely. But to be honest, I had a hard time staying in the moment. My mind kept drifting back to – nearly 12 years ago now – when I made the boldest and best decision of my life. I married Yan. Don’t […]
Learn From the Estate Planning Mistakes of Others
Common Mistakes, Estate Planning BlogThere is much to be learned from the mistakes of others and the celebrity world abounds with cautionary tales when it comes to estate planning. Even with all the financial resources available to them, celebrities can neglect the basics when it comes to protecting assets. We come across sad tales all the time of “regular” […]
Hope your Mother’s Day was nice. Now let’s get down to brass tacks.
Marc's Personal BlogI spent yesterday morning sitting through an entire session of the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court in Monterrey Park. I was there to advocate for my kid — no, not Cade or Ella, but the child assigned to me once I completed my training as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”). I have been with […]
Is it Possible to Inherit Debt?
Asset Protection, Estate Planning Blog, InheritanceIn general, when a loved one passes, his or her debts fall to the estate to be paid. However, in situations where debt is shared — for example, jointly owned credit cards or shared student loans — the debt can pass to the account co-owner, even if he or she was unaware of the debt. […]
It takes a village
Marc's Personal BlogIf you’ve read my newsletter for any length of time you probably know Cade attends first grade – and Ella will soon be starting Kindergarten – at Field Elementary School in the Pasadena Unified School District. Field had its annual “Gala” over the weekend and it truly was a great time! The event is heavily […]
I am he and he is me
Marc's Personal BlogOne of Cade’s friends had a laser tag party for his 7th birthday last Saturday. Cade was super excited to attend. For the first game of laser tag, the group of about 20 kids divided themselves up into fairly even teams. Extremely amped up and enthusiastic after the first battle, they gobbled down some pizza […]