by Christine Brown | Jun 15, 2018 | Beneficiary, Inheritance, Wills |
As a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I’ve worked with many grandparents interested in leaving a legacy behind for their grandchildren. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them they could be causing more harm than good if they aren’t careful. Imagine this for a...
by Christine Brown | Jun 8, 2018 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney |
Adding your child to your bank account seems like common sense so they can help with paying bills. This is convenient, but what people often don’t realize is that the child will have more authority than to just sign checks. Adding your child to your bank account means...
by Christine Brown | Jun 1, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
It’s a common story among blended families: an aging parent becomes ill and the parent’s biological children clash with the parent’s spouse. While some of these disagreements are generally small,as a Los Angeles County elder law attorney, I have seen numerous times...
by Christine Brown | May 25, 2018 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney |
One thing that surprises many of my clients is that Powers of Attorney are necessary even for married couples. People automatically assume that their spouse will be able to handle everything on their behalf if they become incapacitated. This is not usually the case. A...
by Christine Brown | May 18, 2018 | Divorce, Estate Planning |
Manhattan Beach estate planning attorneys know, a divorce changes everything. If you are in the process of divorce or just finishing up, you are most likely busy trying to readjust to your new life. Although it’s a hectic time, it is important that you do not forget...
