Entries by Garmo & Garmo, LLP

5 Reasons to Create a Dynasty Trust in California

If you have amassed a substantial amount of wealth and want to make sure your future generations – not just your immediate family – benefit from it, setting up a dynasty trust might be a good option for you. What exactly is a dynasty trust? Why do you need one? These are vital questions to […]

What to Do with The House When Entering a Nursing Home in California

Everyone wants to stay healthy for as long as they live. Unfortunately, many people might need long-term care as they get older – due to a serious disease or an unexpected injury. Data shows that over 13 million people in California rely on Medi-Cal – which is the largest and most comprehensive long-term care program […]

Estate Planning for Baby Boomers

If you are a Baby Boomer – born any time between 1946 and 1965 – you might have retired or might be approaching retirement. It is the right time for you to create an estate plan so that you can leave your possessions and hard-earned wealth to your loved ones and make sure your healthcare […]

How Does the SECURE Act Affect Your Estate Plan?

The SECURE Act went into effect in the beginning of 2020. The goal of this act was to address the ever-growing retirement savings crisis. However, numerous provisions of the SECURE Act also have a direct impact on families’ estate plans and retirement goals. If you have an estate plan—and in particular, if you have a […]

Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?

Several technology companies, in collaboration with motor vehicle manufacturers, are at various phases of development and testing of self-driving vehicles. The core idea is that since human error causes most auto accidents, self-driving cars could potentially save lives. Removing human error from the roadways is certainly an understandable endeavor. However, when self-driving vehicles are involved […]

Safety Concerns About All-Terrain Vehicles

An ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) refers to a motorized off-road vehicle meant to travel on four low-pressure tires, with a seat meant to be straddled by the rider and handlebars to control the steering of the vehicle. Type 1 ATVs are to be used by a single operator with no passengers, while Type 2 ATVs are […]

Understanding the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case

If you are unable to settle your personal injury claim with the insurance provider of the other party early on in the process, your personal injury lawyer will file a lawsuit on your behalf, and then you are in litigation. This means that both parties are under the court’s jurisdiction and must follow the rules […]

How Negligent Hiring And Supervision in Nursing Homes Can Cause Injuries

It is imperative for employers to identify the right individual for the job, particularly when that job involves providing care to children or the elderly. To achieve that end, there are stringent staffing procedures in place meant to ensure that only the qualified are allowed to offer direct care to elderly residents in nursing homes. […]

Can Auto Accidents Cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Automobile accidents are the primary reason for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the general population. Annually there are approximately six million vehicle crashes in the country, leading to over 2.5 million injuries. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that 39.2 percent of MVA survivors develop PTSD. PTSD Predictors According to a research study, […]

Strategies to Protect and Manage Your Personal Injury Settlement

Personal injury or loss due to negligence on another’s part can lead to emotional, physical, and financial damages for you. In the aftermath of such an incident, loss of earnings and huge debts could incur. In case you are pursuing a personal injury claim through a La Mesa, California attorney or have already collected settlement […]