by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust
Earlier this year, a story about a dog in Virginia made national news. The dog was euthanized at the owner’s request. While stories of beloved pets being put to sleep aren’t usually newsworthy, this one made headlines because the dog was healthy and...
by Christine Brown | Nov 25, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts
The phrase “trust fund” often brings to mind a particular type of person, namely someone who comes from a wealthy family with an excessive amount of money available to spend on luxury and frivolity. Although there are families who have that kind of...
by Christine Brown | Nov 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Preparing for college can be exhausting for both the student and their parents. Between paying tuition, getting registered for classes, and setting up a dorm room or apartment, there’s a lot of time and money involved. One of the most important aspects of...
by Christine Brown | Nov 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
Every estate planning attorney in Torrance has, at some point in their career, heard a sad story about complications in handling a loved one’s estate. Legal language can be tricky, and sometimes a minor mistake can cause major problems. One way to prevent...
by Christine Brown | Oct 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
The national news has been filled with tragedy lately, including acts of senseless violence committed against random strangers. Families and communities across the nation are mourning the loss of their loved ones and doing what they can to help the survivors. While...
by Christine Brown | Oct 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
By Long Beach Estate Planning Lawyer Christine Brown Estate planning for a married couple is often pretty straightforward: you leave all of your property and money to your spouse who also takes care of the minor children. But what happens if both parents pass away...
by Christine Brown | Oct 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
Modern technology has put research tools once only available to professionals in the hands of everyday people. With nothing more than access to the internet, we can trace our family trees back several centuries. We can now order DNA testing kits through the mail,...
by Christine Brown | Oct 8, 2019 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
As seniors start experiencing the changes associated with aging, one of their most common fears is losing their independence. As a Torrance elder attorney, I recognize that a chief catalyst of such fears is often when the senior loses the ability to drive. A senior’s...
by Christine Brown | Sep 27, 2019 | Estate Law, Probate |
The thought of going through probate in Los Angeles County can strike fear in the hearts of most people, and with good reason. The time it takes is long and grueling, and the paperwork is overwhelming. The details of probate vary from state to state, so the process...
by Christine Brown | Sep 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts |
As a Long Beach trust lawyer, I am often asked by parents if it is possible to protect an inheritance for an adult child who battles Bipolar Disorder. Unfortunately, one of the hallmarks of the condition is excessive financial spending while in the mania phase of the...
