by Christine Brown | Nov 6, 2020 | Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts
We’re often asked by parents of kids with special needs for our honest opinion on using Do-It-Yourself software to create a Special Needs Trust in Torrance. Obviously, DIY programs cost less than working with an attorney, and the ability to create a document online...
by Christine Brown | Oct 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Medicare
Senior citizens are often concerned about what’s covered by their insurance and what they may be responsible for out of pocket. Medicare Part B is a plan that many seniors have, but it does not cover all the services they typically need. That’s why many senior...
by Christine Brown | Oct 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan in 2019 looked a little bit like this: you and your spouse or partner, perhaps along with your adult children, would make an appointment at the office of an LA County estate planning lawyer to go over your plans. A week or so later, you’d...
by Christine Brown | Oct 17, 2020 | Probate
In a perfect world, the executor of a Last Will and Testament will have all the information and resources they need to administer an estate quickly and efficiently. In the real world, however, many people don’t even know that they’ve been named the executor of an...
by Christine Brown | Oct 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Working with an experienced Torrance will and trust lawyer to create a comprehensive estate plan can seem like a daunting process. Let’s face it: the decisions you have to make, the information you have to gather, and the sheer amount of paperwork involved are enough...
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2020 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Caregivers for elderly loved ones can easily become burnt out and exhausted. Oftentimes, they’re responsible for their loved one and their own children, as well as maintaining a household and a job. As an LA County elder law attorney, I believe that respite care and...
by Christine Brown | Sep 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
“How much do you tell your kids? When do you tell them? Is it possible to tell your kids too much, too soon? What happens if you tell them too little, too late?” These are common questions that come up when deciding whether to involve adult children in the...
by Christine Brown | Sep 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Revocable Trust, Trusts
A revocable living trust protects your privacy, avoids probate, and determines who will handle your affairs while you’re incapacitated and after you’ve passed away. It’s an essential element for estate plans as it provides an extra layer of protection to your estate...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2020 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Here’s a common horror story: a father remarries late in life to a woman with her own kids. The father does not create a Last Will and Testament. When the father dies, his estate goes entirely to his new wife since she is his next of kin according to the laws of...
by Christine Brown | Aug 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most people are familiar with the term “life estate” as a way to give someone “life rights” to a property. While a life estate does accomplish this goal, setting up a life estate in Los Angeles County is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may even cause serious...
