by Christine Brown | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The media has been buzzing for months regarding the conservatorship of Brittney Spears and the legal ramifications that being under conservatorship means to an individual. However, many Torrance estate and elder law attorneys fear that the media attention on this case...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are savings vehicles that allow a tax deduction to be taken when you contribute to the account. The maximum contribution in 2021 is $6,000, and those age 50 and over may contribute an additional $1,000. The income is not taxable...
by Christine Brown | Aug 30, 2021 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trusts
There are several different trusts available to achieve asset protection planning goals and to ensure you leave a legacy behind for your loved ones. One of the most common trusts to help achieve these goals is an irrevocable life insurance trust, also called ILIT....
by Christine Brown | Aug 26, 2021 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Everyone knows that nursing home care can cause financial strain for seniors and even their children. That’s why the federal government created programs like Medicare and Medi-Cal, which are there to help seniors get the care they need. Beyond these two programs,...
by Christine Brown | Aug 18, 2021 | Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts
As an LA County trust attorney, I help many seniors set up Revocable Living Trusts to avoid probate proceedings and to give clear instructions on how they want their assets and property handled after death. The Grantor creates a trust once it is signed and funded with...
