by Christine Brown | Mar 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Guardianships, Parents, Wills |
One of my greatest passions as a Torrance estate planning lawyer is educating parents about how important it is to prepare for their untimely death. Not a fun topic, I realize. But it just takes one sad circumstance of parents passing away and leaving the kids to deal...
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 | Jan 27, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianships |
We tend to think of estate planning as something for older people, but estate planning includes planning for children and guardianship issues. When couples have children out of wedlock, planning becomes even more important for their child's well-being. An...
by Christine | Jan 2, 2016 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
Whether you are a media mogul or a hardworking family with a single bank account, making time to ensure that your estate planning is done is important to protecting your family. The only way to make sure that your wishes are carried out after your death is to have the...
by Christine | Dec 21, 2015 | Estate Planning, Guardianships |
The short answer is: it depends. This is a question we get a lot, and one we typically discuss at length with non-married parents during our planning sessions. When one of the parties of a divorce decree dies, this will end the custody agreement because there’s no...
by Christine | Sep 29, 2015 | Guardianships, Trusts, Wills |
Naming a guardian for minor children is never a pleasant task, but this situation makes a compelling argument for why it is so important. A Texas Attorney General with legal problems was appointed guardian of a large trust for two minor siblings and certain facts...
