by Christine Brown | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized |
If you are over 70 ½ years old, you can donate some or all of your IRA to an eligible special needs charity or non-profit of your choice. Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution, you can donate directly from your IRA to the charity. Not only is this a great way to...
by Christine Brown | Oct 24, 2018 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law |
It’s no secret that the elderly are a favorite target of scam artists. Criminals will troll the internet and phone lists looking for seniors that are easy to prey upon due to an illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. Another reason scam artists love to attack...
by Christine Brown | Oct 16, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
New Law to Expand Chronic Care Benefits through Medicare In a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation, Congress recently passed a law that will expand benefits to individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans who have chronic illnesses. The Creating High-Quality...
by Christine Brown | Oct 9, 2018 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Uncategorized |
Ask a Los Angeles County Estate Planning Lawyer: “I Just Discovered a Long-Lost Sister. Can She Inherit Dad’s Estate?” This may sound like a situation from a movie, but it happens more than you can imagine: a long-lost child appears after the death of their parent....
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2018 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney |
A Power of Attorney is a document which names an agent to handle your financial affairs if you are incapacitated or otherwise unable to, while also explaining any limitations you wish to place on your agent while they act in your stead. There are many Power of...
by Christine Brown | Sep 21, 2018 | Estate Planning, Living Trust, Trusts |
If you are reading our blog, you probably already decided that you want to create a living trust with a Long Beach will and trust lawyer to avoid probate and put a quick end to the estate administration process. You might also have decided that you want your estate...
by Christine Brown | Sep 15, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Uncategorized |
Legal competency concerns can lead to issues for senior citizens, during both life and death. This is especially true for financial affairs and disputed inheritances. Torrance Elder law attorneys must be able to determine a senior’s legal competency in both physical...
by Christine Brown | Sep 10, 2018 | Elder Law |
LA County Elder Law Attorneys: New Elder Abuse Law Offers Protection for California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors There’s good news for vulnerable seniors in California and across the country. As part of a larger bipartisan bill on banking reform, the Senior Safe Act...
by Christine Brown | Aug 30, 2018 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
Help! I Inherited a Timeshare. Now what?! I know many people who love timeshares. That is, the option to be a part owner of a property which is used for getaways and vacations. Even though a deeded timeshare is an interest in real property, it is usually more of a...
by Christine Brown | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized |
A lot of parents come into our Manhattan Beach estate planning law firm with mixed feelings about passing on the balance of their retirement accounts to their children when they die someday. On one hand they are proud of the money they have saved over their lifetime...
