by LM2 | Aug 25, 2026 | Estate Planning, Executor |
Families are more spread out than ever, and one question comes up in our Torrance office all the time: My son or daughter lives across the country, so can they still handle things for me? The short answer is usually yes. The longer answer is that distance changes the...
by LM2 | Dec 9, 2025 | Estates, Executor, Probate |
The holiday season often brings families together in celebration, but it can also be a time when we unexpectedly lose those we love. Research shows that more people pass away between Christmas and New Year’s than during any other time of year. If you’re...
by LM2 | May 8, 2025 | Executor, Probate |
Life rarely follows the path we expect. When we create our estate plans, we naturally assume we’ll outlive our beneficiaries. The thought that our children, grandchildren, siblings, or other loved ones might precede us in death is almost unthinkable. Yet as a...
by LM2 | Feb 15, 2024 | Executor, Wills |
Choosing an executor for your will can feel like a high-stakes decision. After all, this person or people will be responsible for managing your estate, honoring your final wishes, and navigating the complexities of probate. So, what happens when you find yourself torn...
by Christine Brown | Jul 13, 2018 | Executor, Probate |
An executor is chosen by a testator to carry out the intentions of the will after the testator has died. It’s fairly easy to replace an executor when the testator is still alive – all the testator has to do is simply name a new executor. However, this becomes far more...
by Christine Brown | Jul 21, 2017 | Estate Planning, Executor, Power of Attorney |
One of the many questions Torrance estate planning lawyers get asked is how long is a Power of Attorney in effect. The answer to that question is complicated in the beginning, but very simple at the end: depending on what type of Power of Attorney you have, it may be...