by Christine Brown | Dec 29, 2021 | Conservatorships, Special Needs Planning
Autism and other conditions can impact people throughout their whole lives, and some may need assistance throughout adulthood. However, in the eyes of the law all adults who reach the age of majority become independent and are presumed to have the ability to make...
by Christine Brown | Dec 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Death or incapacitation can creep up on anyone, especially when they least expect it. The burden of handling an estate or financial affairs that can fall on your family may be extremely heavy, even more so if you didn’t leave them in a situation where they’re...
by Christine Brown | Dec 17, 2021 | Estate Planning, Living Trust, Revocable Trust, Trusts
A Revocable Living Trust is one of the most misunderstood parts of estate planning, especially since many people associate trusts with the extremely wealthy and the term “trust funds.” But Long Beach trust attorneys will tell you that Revocable Living Trusts can be...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2021 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care
It’s a daunting task when your spouse enters a nursing home for long-term care, especially considering all of the logistical nightmares and care coordination concerns that are part and parcel of such a move. Throw in financial planning for Medi-Cal eligibility and...
by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
You should consider making plans for your estate as soon as you have assets you wish to protect and people or organizations you want to pass them on to. Life is full of uncertainties, and it’s never too early to make preparations for the future. One of the biggest...
by Christine Brown | Nov 24, 2021 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
If you’re like many Americans, your home is the single most valuable asset you own, and perhaps the single most important item to consider when drafting your estate plan. It’s important to know that your children will inherit the family home after you have passed away...
by Christine Brown | Nov 17, 2021 | Probate
The process of settling an estate can take months to years, and the length of time for probate in Los Angeles County can vary drastically, depending on factors such as whether a will is in place and the complexity of the estate. Sometimes the probate process takes...
by Christine Brown | Nov 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan to protect your loved ones, assets, and interests in the event of your passing is important. It can give you peace of mind to know that the people you love will be taken care of after you’re gone. However, poor planning can undermine your...
by Christine Brown | Oct 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A revocable living trust is an integral part of many estate plans. Its main purpose is to give you more control over how your estate is handled both before and after death while allowing your estate to avoid a lengthy probate process. The idea of a revocable living...
by Christine Brown | Oct 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Funeral Planning
It’s not something people want to think about, but funerals, even modest ones, can be very expensive. Many families pay more than $10,000 for services, burials or cremations, and other aspects of a loved one’s funeral. One idea that Torrance estate administration...
