by Christine Brown | Aug 9, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you are a first responder – police officer, firefighter, EMT, etc. – you put your life at risk every day when you go to work. Beyond the workplace, the high level of occupational stress also puts you at greater risk for long-term health problems, such as obesity,...
by Christine Brown | Jul 29, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you are a widow or widower, meeting a new partner after the death of a spouse can bring a mixed bag of emotions. Having a refreshed sense of hope about the future in the wake of a major loss may even feel exciting and invigorating. However, as unromantic as it...
by Christine Brown | Jul 25, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wills
If your estate plan includes a revocable living trust, you may consider including a pour-over will to ensure that any remaining assets transfer to your trust when you die. This can simplify the probate process, saving your family time and money. Managing the deceased...
by Christine Brown | Jul 18, 2022 | Elder Care, Elder Law
If you have an aging or chronically ill loved one, you may often find yourself wondering if there are ways to help them both relieve their pain and feel more comfortable. Many forms of treatment that focus on curing a person’s condition actually make them feel worse...
by Christine Brown | Jul 11, 2022 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law
If you have an aging loved one, there will likely come a time when you begin to have concerns about their physical or cognitive health. You might notice that they are forgetting to take their medications or asking the same questions again and again. Or maybe it’s that...
by Christine Brown | Jun 28, 2022 | Elder Law
A legacy video is a short documentary family and friends can make to tell stories about their loved one and highlight the accomplishments that person made throughout their life. This can help people grieve and preserve a person’s legacy as they near the end of their...
by Christine Brown | Jun 21, 2022 | Elder Law
It’s often difficult to stay in touch with a loved one after placing them in a nursing home. You have a busy schedule, your own family to care for, and other responsibilities that get in your way. Planning a visit to the nursing home might not be that easy. However,...
by Christine Brown | Jun 13, 2022 | Elder Law, Social Security
Social Security benefits are available to individuals who paid Social Security taxes while employed and have reached a particular age. Many people don’t know that benefits may also be available to eligible family members, such as a spouse. Additionally, if the...
by Christine Brown | Jun 9, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Creating a trust can be a vital part of the estate planning process. A trust can protect your assets and benefit the family members who receive them. It’s critical to understand state laws and the steps you need to take to create a trust. Common errors can invalidate...
by Christine Brown | May 30, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Deciding to live abroad can be an exciting time in anyone’s life. A lot of planning goes into making such a drastic move, but one area that Long Beach trust lawyers see commonly overlooked is estate planning. While estate planning is not the most exciting element to...
