by Christine Brown | Jan 25, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estates, Trusts, Wills |
It’s hard to believe that more than half of all adults in America do not have a Last Will and Testament or Trust in place, especially with so many public stories of celebrities who left their estates a mess by not leaving behind a Will, leaving an invalid Will, or not...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Trusts |
If I had to pick one question that I am asked the most, I’d have to say this one ranks way up there… Do I need a new estate plan if I move out of California? Just like the answer to most estate planning questions, the answer is “it depends.” However, this one has a...
by Christine Brown | Jan 11, 2017 | Irrevocable Trust, Revocable Trust, Trusts |
Trusts are important legal relationships that involve a Grantor who creates a Trust to hold property, a Trustee who holds or manages the property in the Trust, and a Beneficiary (or Beneficiaries) who eventually receives the property. While there are many types of...
by Christine Brown | Jan 3, 2017 | Guardianships, Wills |
Choosing a legal guardian who can raise your kids if you are unexpectedly incapacitated or pass away can be a daunting and difficult challenge. There are many things to take into account such as parenting styles and the potential guardian’s ability to love and take...
by Christine Brown | Dec 22, 2016 | Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts |
…And How May Seniors or People With Disabilities Benefit from One? When making decisions on care and insurance coverage for disabled and/or elderly loved ones, it’s easy to get lost in the myriad of choices and complicated regulations. With Medicare and Medi-Cal...
by Christine Brown | Dec 15, 2016 | Estate Plan, Estate Planning |
If you have a properly executed Will or Trust in place, good for you! You’ve taken a great step toward protecting your assets for future generations. But, establishing an estate plan is only the first step. You still need to make sure that your plan will stay rock...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2016 | Beneficiary, Beneficiary Designation, Wills |
Many grandparents wish to leave a legacy behind for their grandchildren; however, they may run into some issues if those children are underage. A Long Beach Wills and Trusts attorney can help you determine what the best options are for leaving assets to underage...
by Christine Brown | Dec 1, 2016 | Estates, Probate |
Settling a probate estate in Los Angeles County requires quite a bit of time and a lot of organization. It has the potential to be a long, drawn-out process depending on the state of affairs of the deceased and how easy it is to work with the probate court. However,...
by Christine Brown | Nov 23, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
You have probably seen so-called “standard” (aka cheap) living trusts advertised all over the Los Angeles area. Seminars, direct mail, and telemarketing are all common marketing techniques for the companies that sell “Do-It-Yourself” legal plans. But, buyer beware!...
by Christine Brown | Nov 17, 2016 | Autism, Special Needs, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Trusts |
If your child has been recently diagnosed with autism, you are probably feeling overwhelmed with this new direction your life has taken and inundated with information about how to care for your very special child. The good news is that there are a number of ways that...
