by LM2 | Aug 28, 2025 | Probate |
When a loved one passes away, the funeral home usually orders a small stack of certified death certificates. Families often wonder, “How many copies do we really need, and what are they for?” Below is a plain‑language look at the most common situations where an...
by LM2 | Aug 21, 2025 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust |
A guide from your Torrance will and trust lawyer Pets give us unconditional love, yet many owners have no written plan for their care if illness, an accident, or death leaves them unable to watch out for those wagging tails or gentle purrs. Below are practical steps...
by LM2 | Aug 14, 2025 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
Blended families are more common than ever, and many parents wonder how the law treats stepchildren when it comes to inheritance. The short answer is that you are not legally required to leave anything to a stepchild. The longer, more practical answer involves...
by LM2 | Aug 8, 2025 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax |
If you have been following the headlines, you may have seen the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) splashed across financial news. Signed on July 4, 2025, the law locks in a fifteen‑million‑dollar federal estate and gift tax exemption for every U.S. citizen starting...
