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When to Update your Estate Plan
Your estate plan might be perfect when it was created. But over the years and decades, that plan will reflect your life and wishes less and less. Here are some situations where you might need to discuss your estate plan with an attorney.
Major Life Events
Certain life events can have a huge impact on your estate plan. Anything that impacts who would be in charge or how property will be distributed is a major life event. Examples of major life events can include marriage or divorce; birth or adoption of a child or grandchild; death of a spouse, child or beneficiary; you or a key individual moving to a new state; significant change in financial situations; retirement; and changes in wishes.
As your life changes, your priorities may change. You may want to change who serves as your executor, makes decisions when you're incapacitated or how property will be distributed.
Changes in Law
Changes in law can cause changes in the estate plan. What might have made sense years ago no longer offers the same benefit or protection today. It's a good idea to review your plan with an attorney to make sure it remains maximally effective.
When in Doubt, Review It
If you aren't sure whether an estate plan needs to be updated or revised, it's best to discuss your plan with your estate planning attorney. Your attorney can quickly identify hidden issues to ensure your plan accurately represents your wishes and will work as intended.
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Celebrating Heller Plastic Surgery's Relocation in Valencia
by Publisher Jeanna Crawford
I call Dr. Justin Heller my "breast friend" because I trusted him to do my explant surgery - but I should come up with a new nickname, because he did a gorgeous job rejuvenating my eyebrows with a hair transplant, too! Truly, I owe so much of my confidence and comfort in my body to Dr. Heller and his team. Not only am I thrilled with the results of both of my treatments but I now consider the entire office staff "forever BFFs."
When people ask me about my aesthetic surgical procedures (I don't gatekeep and I'm always transparent!), I direct them to Dr. Heller not only because I'm endlessly confident that he'll deliver a stunning result, but that he'll treat anyone I refer to him as a VIP. He's not only an incredible Yale-trained surgeon, he's a really nice person with a caring bedside manner who is with you every step of the way, from pre- to post-op, recovery and beyond. My team and I wish them all the best in their new office!
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Refreshed 2026 Acura Integra Arrives with More Tech & Style
Acura's best-selling premium compact sedan just got better. The refreshed 2026 Acura Integra will soon be available at Valencia Acura, offering more standard technology and bold design updates. Inside, every Integra features a larger nine-inch color touchscreen with faster response, plus standard wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
The sporty A-Spec model gains an aggressive new aero body kit, sleek black 18-inch wheels, ambient lighting and fresh interior accents. Three striking new exterior colors - Solar Silver Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl and Double Apex Blue Pearl - join the lineup, with available color-matched grilles for an even sportier look. A proven segment leader since its 2022 debut, Integra continues to command over a third of retail sales in its class while attracting the youngest buyers to the Acura brand. With more tech, more style, and the thrill of turbocharged performance, the 2026 Integra is ready to lead again.
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