by Christine Brown | Jan 25, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estates, Trusts, Wills |
It’s hard to believe that more than half of all adults in America do not have a Last Will and Testament or Trust in place, especially with so many public stories of celebrities who left their estates a mess by not leaving behind a Will, leaving an invalid Will, or not...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Trusts |
If I had to pick one question that I am asked the most, I’d have to say this one ranks way up there… Do I need a new estate plan if I move out of California? Just like the answer to most estate planning questions, the answer is “it depends.” However, this one has a...
by Christine Brown | Jan 11, 2017 | Irrevocable Trust, Revocable Trust, Trusts |
Trusts are important legal relationships that involve a Grantor who creates a Trust to hold property, a Trustee who holds or manages the property in the Trust, and a Beneficiary (or Beneficiaries) who eventually receives the property. While there are many types of...
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...