by Christine Brown | Jan 17, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills |
It’s entirely possible for someone to have an estate and no one to inherit it when they die. It could be due to not having children of one’s own and no other family. It could also be due to outliving all of one’s relatives, or not having relatives who live in the...
by Christine Brown | Jan 9, 2018 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance |
As a Torrance elder law attorney, I get this question quite a bit. Should I invest in long-term care insurance? The answer is….maybe. Let me explain. First, you should consider the fact that the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that anyone reaching...
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 | Dec 21, 2017 | Guardianships |
When a child with special needs turns 18, parents must begin to think about sensitive issues such as long-term care planning and how to legally stay in control. Adult guardianship is one such vehicle that allows parents to have legal and financial authority over...
by Christine Brown | Dec 14, 2017 | Probate |
As a Los Angeles County probate attorney, I’m commonly asked, “What are the most important steps I need to take after the death of a loved one?” While each situation is different, there are eight general tasks that I advise families to start with when attempting to...
