by LM2 | Apr 22, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
When planning for the future, one important decision is who will inherit your retirement accounts. While many people name individuals as direct beneficiaries, there are situations where a trust may be a better option. However, this approach requires careful planning...
by LM2 | Apr 15, 2025 | Estate Planning |
As a Long Beach will lawyer working with single and divorced parents, I’ve witnessed the deep emotional weight that guardianship decisions carry. The thought of someone else raising your children is heart-wrenching, yet planning for this possibility is one of...
by LM2 | Apr 7, 2025 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, LLCs |
As a trust lawyer in LA County, I’m frequently asked about the intersection of trusts and business entities, particularly LLCs. The short answer is yes, a trust can own an LLC, but the details matter significantly. This ownership structure can offer valuable...
by LM2 | Mar 27, 2025 | Trusts |
In the wake of recent natural disasters—especially devastating floods and the fires in California—many social media posts have claimed that if your property is held in a trust or LLC, it won’t be covered by insurance. This is not entirely accurate. While it is...
by LM2 | Mar 20, 2025 | Estate Planning |
As you are setting up your trust and making the very important choice of who will serve as trustee, you may be wondering if this person will get paid for their services and how that is accomplished. Do your heirs have to pay them out of pocket? Let’s explore how...
by LM2 | Mar 13, 2025 | Estate Planning |
Estate planning is based on state and federal laws which are subject to change at any time. For many members of the LGBTQ community, that can be not only anxiety-provoking but a genuine concern when planning for the future. The good news is that having a comprehensive...
by LM2 | Mar 6, 2025 | Estate Planning |
As a Torrance will lawyer, I often find clients are puzzled by the term “pour-over will.” While both traditional wills and pour-over wills serve important purposes, they function quite differently in your estate plan. Understanding these differences is...
by LM2 | Feb 27, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
As a Will and Trust lawyer in Torrance, I’ve watched recent natural disasters, from devastating hurricanes in the Southeastern United States to destructive wildfires in California, demonstrate just how crucial emergency preparedness can be. As communities work...
by LM2 | Feb 20, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
As a trust lawyer in Torrance, I often hear this question from homeowners who want to protect their assets but worry that their mortgage might stand in the way. The good news? Having a mortgage doesn’t prevent you from putting your home in a trust, and the...
by LM2 | Feb 13, 2025 | Elder Law |
As an elder law attorney in Long Beach, I’ve seen firsthand how the most successful client outcomes often result from strong collaboration between social workers and legal professionals. When a senior is hospitalized or residing in a care facility, this...
