by LM2 | Jan 21, 2025 | Estate Planning |
Let’s be honest – estate planning probably isn’t at the top of your New Year’s resolution list. As an LA County will lawyer, I’ve heard every reason for postponing this important task: “I’m too young,” “I don’t...
by LM2 | Jan 14, 2025 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning |
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies reach unprecedented heights, more investors are entering the digital asset space. While the potential for returns is exciting, these investments present unique estate planning challenges that traditional assets don’t share....
by LM2 | Jan 7, 2025 | Estate Planning |
When a loved one passes away with a reverse mortgage, it can add an extra layer of complexity to the estate administration process. As a Torrance estate administration lawyer, I often guide families through this challenging situation, helping them understand their...
by LM2 | Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorized |
As a trust lawyer in Torrance, one of the most important conversations I have with parents of children with special needs is about succession planning for their child’s trust. While parents typically serve as initial trustees, choosing the right backup trustee...
by LM2 | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized |
As a trust lawyer in Torrance, I often encounter clients who need to make significant changes to their trust but aren’t sure whether to amend it or start from scratch. This is where a trust restatement comes in – a powerful but often overlooked solution that...
by LM2 | Dec 12, 2024 | Estate Planning |
As we begin 2025, it’s the perfect time to review your estate plan. As an LA County will and trust lawyer, I’ve created this checklist to help you ensure your estate plan continues to protect what matters most. Life Changes That Need Your Attention Has...
by LM2 | Dec 5, 2024 | Probate |
As an estate administration lawyer in LA County, I occasionally receive calls from families who need to “reopen” a probate case that was previously closed. While it may sound unusual, reopening probate happens more often than you might think, and...
by LM2 | Nov 28, 2024 | Estate Plan, Estates, Trusts |
If you’re reading this, you’re likely facing one of life’s most challenging tasks: writing an obituary for someone you love. As a Los Angeles County will and trust lawyer who has helped countless families through the grief process, I want to share...
by LM2 | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance |
The holiday season typically brings thoughts of giving, but sometimes complex family dynamics lead to difficult decisions about inheritance. As a Long Beach will lawyer, I often counsel clients who are considering disinheriting a family member. While this is never an...
by LM2 | Nov 12, 2024 | Probate |
Many people are unfamiliar with the term “probate” until they lose a loved one and discover that managing their final affairs and distributing the estate requires more work than expected – even with a will in place. As an LA County probate attorney,...
