by Christine Brown | Jan 23, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Often, when we think of someone having property overseas, we think of George Clooney and his Italian villa or Richard Branson and his private island. However, plenty of everyday Americans own property or assets in other countries, and it may become part of their...
by Christine Brown | Dec 28, 2017 | Conservatorships, Elder Care, Elder Law, Uncategorized |
Even with the best intentions, most senior citizens don’t plan for a future in which they may be incapacitated. Perhaps they didn’t want to face the prospect of losing autonomy, or perhaps they fell ill before they had a chance to plan. Either way, for those with...
by Christine Brown | Aug 29, 2017 | Elder Law, Nursing Homes, Uncategorized |
Most people don’t realize the high cost of nursing home care until an aging parent’s health declines to the point that they need to move into one. As a Manhattan Beach elder law attorney, I can’t stress enough that this is a really bad time to learn that your family...
by Christine Brown | Aug 22, 2017 | End of Life Decisions, Uncategorized, Wills |
Funeral planning is not a pleasant experience, especially when you’re pre-planning your own. But, Long Beach will lawyers stress that it’s important to have your wishes in writing for after you pass away, since you won’t be around to let anyone know what you want done...
by Christine Brown | Nov 10, 2016 | Asset Protection, Uncategorized |
By: Christine Brown, Los Angeles County asset protection lawyer After years of school and clinical training, you are now ready to begin your medical career. Or, are you? You are most likely dealing with a lot of concerns at the moment such as work-life balance and...
by Christine Brown | Oct 27, 2016 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
Many people are familiar with this common horror story: a parent remarries later in life to a person with a family of his or her own. When the parent passes away, their estate goes entirely to their new spouse through the laws of intestacy. When the new spouse then...