by Christine Brown | Feb 16, 2020 | Elder Law, Retirement
As a surprise to most financial professionals across the country, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) has been approved by Congress following its last-minute inclusion into a bipartisan appropriations bill that would avert a...
by Christine Brown | Feb 10, 2020 | Death Benefits, Probate, Uncategorized
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person must handle. The financial aspect that accompanies funeral and burial expenses compounds the grief, making the situation even worse. Los Angeles County probate lawyers know that this is...
by Christine Brown | Jan 30, 2020 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law
Everyone knows that caregivers of elderly family members face a difficult task – one that’s made even harder since many must also take care of their own children, as well. These caregivers often burn out and are left exhausted. An experienced Torrance elder lawyer...
by Christine Brown | Jan 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
By Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown Between 2007 and 2016, the number of unmarried couples over the age of 50 who were living together increased by 75% according to the Census Bureau. There are several factors contributing to the rise in romantic...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2020 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust
Irrevocable trusts are almost certain to come up when you talk about estate planning and asset protection planning strategies with a Torrance asset protection attorney. These special types of trusts are used by estate and elder law attorneys to protect property and...
by Christine Brown | Jan 10, 2020 | Estate Planning, Revocable Trust, Trusts
A revocable living trust is the perfect document to protect your privacy, avoid probate, and leave someone you trust in charge of managing your affairs if you become incapacitated or pass away. It’s an essential element for estate plans and gives the trust maker, also...
by Christine Brown | Dec 30, 2019 | Estate Planning
Attorneys in Torrance often see the results of what happens when someone does not realize the importance of planning for the possibility of an unexpected disability. Sure, clients come to their lawyers ready to plan for what to do with their retirements, or how they...
by Christine Brown | Dec 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts
As a Los Angeles County trust lawyer, I know that it’s an unfortunate reality that people are afforded very little privacy here in California when they pass away. Under the laws of our state, and in every other state across the country, sensitive details about one’s...
by Christine Brown | Dec 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Few things in this world are as devastating as losing a partner. If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, our hearts go out to you. As a Long Beach estate planning lawyer, I understand how the grief can be debilitating, and the last thing you want to think...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Will and trust lawyers in Torrance realize that there are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Some think that being young and healthy means they won’t need to worry about drafting one up a will anytime soon. Others are just too uncomfortable...
