by Christine | Jan 19, 2016 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage |
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage brings with it many issues that are probably best discussed with a good marriage and estate lawyer in Torrance, California. Because of the previous inability to legally marry, many of those now looking...
by Christine | Jan 18, 2016 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Trusts |
Estate planning lawyers in Torrance, California are most often considered by folks who are wanting to put their end-of-life affairs in order. The lawyer helps them to draw up important documents such as powers of attorney and medical directives, as well as to develop...
by Christine | Jan 17, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
One of the most complex aspects of a Torrance, California wills and trust lawyer’s job is making sure that a trust is properly funded. While the attorney will be able to do much of the work on behalf of the client, there are a number of documents that are needed in...
by Christine | Jan 16, 2016 | Divorce, Estate Planning |
An unexpectedly common problem that Torrance, California estate planning lawyers encounter is how the proceeds of an estate are handled when the beneficiary gets divorced. We don’t want to think of our children dealing with the pain of a divorce, but losing the...
by Christine | Jan 14, 2016 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Like any other large organization, the VA requires a high degree of self-advocacy to ensure that veterans get the benefits they are due. This is not always fair nor easy for veterans or their spouses. The benefits that most veterans are concerned with are known as...
by Christine | Jan 12, 2016 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance |
As fewer companies write long-term care policies, the premiums have increased. But unless you are wealthy enough to pay for your own long-term care or poor enough to qualify for assistance, you need an LTC policy. Paying for nursing home care or other long-term care...
by Christine | Jan 11, 2016 | Retirement Planning |
There are many ways you can ramp up your retirement income in 2016. Taking advantage of every possible way to grow your savings through employer matches and IRAs can help make 2016 your best retirement savings year ever. The number of Americans who need to ramp up...
by Christine | Jan 9, 2016 | Charitable Giving, College Planning, Estate Planning, Gift |
Even though 2015 just ended, consider some of these money matters, which could provide you with a fiscal advantage for 2016! While some of these tasks may be considered end-of-year financial tasks, it always good to keep them in mind during the year too. US News...
by Christine | Jan 8, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trustee |
Selecting the right trustee to execute your plans is just about the most critical decisions you can make—maybe even as important as the terms of the trust itself. Incorporating trusts in your estate planning provides more options for you and your heirs. But the same...
by Christine | Jan 7, 2016 | Digital Estate Planning |
In the past, family members had to dig through paper files and cluttered desks and hope that they would find necessary documents to handle end-of-life matters for loved ones. Today documents and information can be centralized in online vaults, but proper planning and...
