by Christine Brown | Jul 28, 2016 | Wills |
Most people are familiar with a basic Last Will and Testament but very few people in Torrance know what a Pour-Over Will is. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Trust, usually a Revocable Living Trust, and it directs that any assets you own...
by Christine Brown | Jul 21, 2016 | Business Ownership |
Creating and building a successful business in Palos Verdes Estates is incredibly difficult and maintaining that success is just as challenging. You hire accountants and lawyers to make sure you are protected from those who seek to take away what you have worked so...
by Christine Brown | Jul 14, 2016 | Elder Law |
As Manhattan Beach elder law attorneys, our answer to this question is yes and no. In most cases, it depends on where the adult children and the elderly parent live in the country. Technically, more than half of the states have laws on the books that require adult...
by Christine Brown | Jul 7, 2016 | Wills |
Need help motivating your spouse to meet with a Will and Estate lawyer here in Los Angeles County? We know from experience that the legal planning process is usually initiated by one spouse and is often met with hesitation by the other. It is understandable why one or...
by Christine | May 26, 2016 | Estate Planning |
When clients come to see a Long Beach estate planning lawyer, they generally have multiple goals in mind. Interestingly, they don’t always realize this fact, thinking that they “just” need to put together a will that stipulates who gets what after they have passed...
by Christine | May 19, 2016 | Bequest |
Here at The Law Offices of R. Christine Brown, APC, our entire legal team is passionate about helping parents name legal guardians for their children. It’s a critical step that allows parents to document the people they want and trust to raise their kids if they are...
by Christine | May 12, 2016 | Estate Planning |
If you are over 70 and ½ years old, you can donate some or all over your IRA to an eligible charity of your choice. Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution, you can donate directly from you IRA to the charity. Not only is this a great way to support your favorite...
by Christine | May 5, 2016 | Asset Protection |
It is an unfortunate fact of life that lawsuits are generally brought against those who have “deep pockets.” Litigators don’t want to go through the time and cost of a drawn-out trial if there is no money to be made; hence, large lawsuits are typically only filed...
by Christine | Apr 29, 2016 | Estate Planning |
Following the shocking death of Prince, folks across the country were equally shocked to learn that the musical genius died without a Will or Trust in place to deal with the distribution of his fortune and valuable music catalogue when he passed away. Dying without a...
by Christine | Apr 27, 2016 | Long Term Care |
The costs of assisted living facilities continue to rise for seniors and their families, leaving them struggling to make sure their loved ones are receiving the care they need and deserve. While it seems like sometimes there is just no relief from these rising costs,...
