by Christine Brown | Jan 26, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Family relationships can be complicated. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can complicate matters when the child has a disability or special needs. This can create financial issues too, especially if the other parent is absent but still living...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2021 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Sole proprietorships are a common type of ownership interest where the business owner and the business are the same legal entity. The business owner of a sole proprietorship is personally responsible for any debts the business incurs. However, unlike a corporation,...
by Christine Brown | Jan 11, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal agreement that allows one adult, the agent, to make legal and financial decisions on behalf of another, the principal. People create power of attorney documents with a Long Beach estate lawyer so that someone of their choosing can speak...
by Christine Brown | Dec 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A common question that Torrance trust lawyers are asked when helping clients create their estate plans is, “How hard will it be to sell my house if I put it in a trust?” The simple answer is that it’s not hard at all. In most cases, the grantor (or trust maker) also...
by Christine Brown | Dec 23, 2020 | Probate
As an LA County probate lawyer, I commonly say, “If you don’t create your own will while you’re alive, the state will give you one when you’re gone.” What that means is that if a person dies without a will (called “intestate”) their estate will be administered...
by Christine Brown | Dec 15, 2020 | Estate Planning, Guardianships
One of the most difficult decisions that parents of minor children have to make when creating their estate plans is choosing the person(s) they would want to raise their children if they were incapacitated or suddenly passed away. In our office, we often find that the...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
While a power of attorney (POA) technically does not expire unless it’s revoked by the person who created it, you may run into a situation where a bank or a brokerage firm refuses to accept the document because it’s “too old.” You may also hear the phrase, “the...
by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Most people have a basic understanding of what a Power of Attorney does. However, not all Power of Attorney documents are the same, and the rights you are afforded depend on how the document is created by a Manhattan Beach estate planning lawyer. Let’s start first...
by Christine Brown | Nov 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts
Stepping into the role of Successor Trustee after the incapacitation or death of a loved one is a big job that can feel scary and overwhelming for someone who has never served in such capacity. Torrance Trust lawyers understand that it can be equally unnerving to...
by Christine Brown | Nov 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Question: My mom recently died, and I’m her Power of Attorney. Am I able to contact a realtor to start the process of selling her house? I don’t want the bills to start piling up. Answer: Believe it or not, this is a common question that I often receive as a Los...
