by Christine Brown | Oct 12, 2017 | Estate Plan, Wills |
A common concern for those who have remarried is that they still want to leave the bulk of their estate to their adult children without abandoning their current spouse. The solution? Create a life estate. A life estate is a tenancy that allows a person to use a...
by Christine Brown | Oct 6, 2017 | Probate |
An estate administrator has a duty to manage the estate and do so in the best interest of the beneficiaries. However, not every administrator acts in good faith, and even when they do, disputes and discrepancies can make a beneficiary want to know exactly where the...
by Christine Brown | Sep 28, 2017 | Estates, Intestacy law |
Dying intestate, or without a will, is very common. If you die without a will, your property will go through probate and is then distributed according to California intestacy law. Intestacy laws govern intestate property. They go into effect unless there is a valid...
by Christine Brown | Sep 22, 2017 | Probate |
When the primary breadwinner dies, his or her surviving spouse, domestic partner and minor children can find themselves without the necessary resources to maintain their current lifestyle. If you find yourself in this position, you do have options. Under California...
by Christine Brown | Sep 14, 2017 | Special Needs Planning |
Special needs planning in Los Angeles County can be daunting if you’re just starting. However, a Los Angeles County special needs lawyer can save you the headache of planning and the worry over whether your plan will be executed properly. If you’re new to special...
by Christine Brown | Sep 8, 2017 | Estate Planning, Family Business |
Giving your children and grandchildren the legacy and pride of a family business can keep your nose to the grindstone for decades. Financial security, family harmony, and growing wealth together are some of the benefits of a family business. Legacies are meant to...
by Christine Brown | Aug 29, 2017 | Elder Law, Nursing Homes, Uncategorized |
Most people don’t realize the high cost of nursing home care until an aging parent’s health declines to the point that they need to move into one. As a Manhattan Beach elder law attorney, I can’t stress enough that this is a really bad time to learn that your family...
by Christine Brown | Aug 22, 2017 | End of Life Decisions, Uncategorized, Wills |
Funeral planning is not a pleasant experience, especially when you’re pre-planning your own. But, Long Beach will lawyers stress that it’s important to have your wishes in writing for after you pass away, since you won’t be around to let anyone know what you want done...
by Christine Brown | Aug 15, 2017 | Special Needs, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Planning |
When you have a child that may require a lifetime of assistance and care, extra attention must be given to planning their future. Our Los Angeles County special needs planning lawyers work with parents every day to ensure their disabled children have necessary...
by Christine Brown | Aug 8, 2017 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills |
You’ve worked hard to leave your children a financial legacy, and the last thing you want is for half of your child’s inheritance to walk out the door with an ex-spouse if he or she gets divorced someday. But, under today’s laws, that could actually happen if you...
