by Christine Brown | Nov 18, 2022 | Estate Planning, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreement, Trusts
Some seniors don’t expect to remarry after a divorce or the death of a spouse. However, life is full of surprises. You could meet someone at any age, even during your retirement years. Many older adults bring various assets and debts into a new relationship. They...
by Christine Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
When creating a trust with a Long Beach trust lawyer, it is important to understand the specific roles involved. The grantor is the person who establishes a trust. The designated beneficiary is the person who receives the assets held in trust when the grantor dies....
by Christine Brown | Oct 28, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
For many decades, wealthy families relied on bypass trusts as critical aspects of their estate plans. However, in recent years, LA County trust attorneys have seen a shift away from the use of this type of trust. This is mainly due to the increase in gift and estate...
by Christine Brown | Oct 24, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wills
There are many reasons why some people might find the idea of a handwritten will attractive. Also known as holographic wills, handwritten wills might seem cheaper and simpler to execute than non-holographic wills. However, handwritten wills are not legally valid in...
by Christine Brown | Oct 14, 2022 | Dementia, Elder Care, Elder Law
Many people enjoy traveling for the sense of adventure, change in perspective, and sensory stimulation it can provide. These things are what help people feel so refreshed after returning from a vacation away from home. New research that appears in Tourism Management...
