by Christine Brown | Aug 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown Granting someone power of attorney means that you are giving them the authority to make important decisions on your behalf should you be incapable of making them yourself. The scope, duration, and other...
by Christine Brown | Aug 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills |
By Torrance Will and Estate Lawyer Christine Brown Excluding someone from your will, particularly if it’s your spouse or your child, can be complicated. In some states, it’s not even allowed. Leaving out people who wouldn’t automatically receive any...
by Christine Brown | Jul 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate |
One of the main benefits of estate and trust planning according to lawyers is the avoidance of probate proceedings. But what does that mean? And why should you want to avoid probate in Los Angeles County in the first place? The main reason to avoid probate in Los...
by Christine Brown | Jul 20, 2019 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
One of the hardest things a senior must come to grips with is that he or she can no longer operate an automobile safely. However, this is not usually something they’ll admit to themselves, even if they know it’s the truth. Most of the time it is up to their adult...
by Christine Brown | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
As a Manhattan Beach estate planning lawyer, I am often asked by my clients to explain what comprises a basic estate plan. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question because an estate plan all depends on the situation and the needs of the individual. For...
by Christine Brown | Jun 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown If you’ve heard of a 529 Plan, you probably think of it as a means of education funding for your children or your grandchildren. These plans are sponsored by state agencies or educational institutions, and...
by Christine Brown | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning |
By Long Beach Will and Trust Lawyer Christine Brown If you’re not familiar with Marie Kondo, take some time this week to watch one of her videos on YouTube or check out her new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. It’s incredible to watch the relief and joy...
by Christine Brown | Jun 7, 2019 | Probate |
How Long Does It Take to Settle an Estate in Los Angeles County? One of the most common questions asked when it comes to settling an estate in Los Angeles County is, “How long is this going to take?” The answer to that question is, of course, going to vary depending...
by Christine Brown | May 30, 2019 | Probate |
Losing a loved one is emotionally wrenching. And, unfortunately, being responsible for managing your loved one’s estate and final affairs can make an already terrible situation worse. Amidst all the stress and emotional turmoil, it can be difficult to remember all the...
by Christine Brown | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
By Torrance Will and Trust Attorney Christine Brown As people get into their senior years, it is natural to start thinking about the end of life. Those thoughts can bring about concern regarding the type of inheritance to leave to adult children and exactly how to...
