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...
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...
