by Christine Brown | Dec 30, 2018 | Divorce, Guardianships, Special Needs Planning |
Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Sadly, the stress of the situation contributes to the high rate of divorce among couples who are raising children with special needs. In fact, it is estimated that the rate of divorce in these households are between...
by Christine Brown | Dec 26, 2018 | Estate Planning, Joint Tenancy, Trusts, Wills |
As a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I can tell you the answer to this question, like so many other estate planning questions, is, “Yes, but….”. It is true that if you own an asset jointly with rights of survivorship in California, the joint tenant will automatically...
by Christine Brown | Dec 15, 2018 | Estate Planning |
As a Los Angeles County estate planning attorney, I know Millennials have a lot going on; they are starting their careers, buying their first homes, and starting their families. With so many “beginnings,” it’s hard to imagine finding time to stop and think about...
by Christine Brown | Dec 7, 2018 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
As a Manhattan Beach trust attorney, I know that a family home or vacation property is often the most valuable asset in their estate. While the homeowner may want to leave their cherished property to children or other beneficiaries as an inheritance, taxes can quickly...
