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When should You Revisit your Estate Plan?
When people create an estate plan, they feel relieved and don't revisit the plan for years - but even the best-made plan will need to be revised from time to time. Here are some good reasons to schedule a visit with your estate planning attorney to review your estate plan and make updates, if needed.
1. Your intentions and desires have changed significantly from when the plan was made
2. A child or grandchild becomes an adult and is mature enough to act as your agent
3. A new child or grandchild is born or adopted
4. Marriage or divorce, whether your own or of your child
5. A key person moves closer or farther away
6. Substantial rises or declines in the value of your assets
7. Purchasing a house or other significant asset
8. Illness or diagnosis where incapacity or death is possible in the near future
9. Changes in federal or state tax and probate laws
Reviewing your estate plan on a regular basis, particularly following major life events, is the best way to ensure your legacy and assets are passed on in accordance with your wishes.
Yeager Law Estate Planning & Probate 471-2177

Drive with Confidence
Discover Acura Certified Pre-Owned at Valencia Acura
Shopping for a luxury vehicle does not have to mean buying brand new to enjoy premium quality and peace of mind. At Valencia Acura, the Acura Certified Pre-Owned program delivers elevated confidence, impressive value and the performance drivers love, all backed by Acura's trusted standards.
Every Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle must pass a comprehensive 182-point inspection performed by factory-trained technicians. From the engine and transmission to advanced safety systems, technology features and even the smallest interior details, each vehicle is carefully evaluated and reconditioned to meet Acura's exacting specifications. Only newer model Acura vehicles - 2021 to 2026 - with limited mileage qualify, ensuring you are choosing from the very best of the pre-owned market.
What truly sets Acura Certified Pre-Owned apart is the added protection. Each vehicle includes limited warranty coverage, 24-hour roadside assistance and complimentary maintenance, giving drivers added assurance long after they leave the dealership. A detailed vehicle history report is also included, providing complete transparency and confidence in your purchase.
For Santa Clarita drivers balancing school schedules, commutes and weekend adventures, Acura CPO offers an ideal blend of luxury and practicality.
Whether you are considering a sporty Acura Integra, the all-new Acura ADX, a versatile RDX or a family-friendly MDX, the Certified Pre-Owned lineup allows you to step into premium performance at a compelling value.
Valencia Acura valenciaacura.com

How FinCEN is Changing the Real Estate Market
Recent changes from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) are reshaping real estate transparency rules across the United States - and Santa Clarita homeowners should be aware of what's coming. The updated FinCEN regulations require more detailed reporting on certain real estate transactions to strengthen anti-money-laundering efforts. Specifically, when high-value residential property is purchased or sold through a legal entity - such as an LLC, trust, or corporation - the buyers must now disclose key ownership information to FinCEN. The goal is to prevent bad actors from hiding behind shell companies and driving illicit funds into local housing markets.
For homeowners in Santa Clarita, this change has practical implications. Sellers and buyers who use business entities to hold or transfer property will need to provide accurate reporting of beneficial owners - the real individuals who control each entity - at the time of sale. This means additional paperwork early in the escrow process and a need for careful coordination with title companies and legal counsel. While primary residents buying or selling in their own name are generally unaffected, investors and second-home buyers using entities should prepare for these enhanced requirements. In a competitive SCV market, early compliance can help ensure smooth closings and avoid delays tied to regulatory review. As regulations evolve, so should your strategy. Expert guidance keeps your transaction compliant and seamless. Connect to navigate your next move with confidence.
Kimberly Hargraves of The Real Houses of SCV 678-5238

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You Only Live Once
Don't Wait to Start your Best Life
You only live once. So why wait? If you're feeling stuck, unsure or tired of putting your dreams on hold, now is the time to act. At Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting, the students don't just like the program - they love the program. And for good reason.
In just 12 weeks, you can finish your session and earn five California state certifications. That's right: In just three short months, you can gain real skills, real confidence and a real path into the dental profession.
You don't need experience. You don't need to wait for the "perfect time." They train you step by step, with hands-on learning, small classes and instructors who truly care about your success.
Life moves fast. Time passes whether you act or not. Choosing to get trained today means choosing your future. Don't waste another year wondering "what if."
Choose the Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting to give you the skills, the training and the support to live your best life.
Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting 799-9JOB

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia Partnering with SCV Nonprofits
Dealership to Donate $100 per Vehicle Purchased
Add another big benefit to shopping local: Your purchase can help fund a beloved SCV nonprofit.
"With your help, we're cutting a very generous check to a deserving Santa Clarita nonprofit organization every month," explains Shawn Khan, general manager at Mercedes-Benz of Valencia.
The community-oriented dealership will begin donating $100 for each vehicle sold - and it's making a massive impact in Santa Clarita.
"The Carousel Ranch family is thrilled to be the March nonprofit recipient," says Taylor Adachi, executive director of the equestrian therapy organization. "Over 100 children a week receive therapies on horseback at Carousel Ranch - and the costs to provide that service, while caring for our animals and property, are astronomical. This incredible donation will allow us to cover veterinarian bills, feed expenses and so much more. We're deeply grateful to the entire Mercedes-Benz of Valencia team, who are always loud supporters of the Ranch, and for all our friends and neighbors who purchase a vehicle from the dealership in March!"
"It's no secret that we want to put a Mercedes in every driveway in Santa Clarita," says Khan. "We will work the numbers until they make sense - my team only knows how to say 'yes!' And that's the same energy we are bringing to our new nonprofit partnerships. We're always ready to make a deal, but now we have even more incentive - because we want to break donation records!"
"This is why we in the nonprofit space say over and over again: Support your local businesses whenever you can," explains Adachi. "Santa Clarita business owners and managers are the keystone to our fundraising efforts - we absolutely couldn't do it without them. This donation from Mercedes-Benz is so appreciated!"
Mercedes-Benz of Valencia mbzvalencia.com