by Christine Brown | Aug 11, 2023 | Estate Planning
As a parent, you’re constantly juggling tasks, responsibilities, and decisions. It’s easy to delay thinking about things that don’t seem immediate or urgent, like creating an estate plan. But here are five compelling reasons why making your estate...
by Christine Brown | Jul 31, 2023 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
Making the difficult decision to disinherit a child from your estate is never easy. You may be wondering: Do I need to explain my decision to my child? The short answer is no, you are under no legal obligation to do so. But the longer answer? It’s a bit more...
by Christine Brown | Jul 24, 2023 | Blended Families, Estate Planning
As a stepparent, you’ve likely grown to love your stepchildren as your own. It’s only natural to want to ensure they benefit from your hard work and share in your estate when you’re no longer around. But you might be surprised to learn that, without...
by Christine Brown | Jul 17, 2023 | Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Elder Law
Cognitive decline is a challenging issue faced by many elderly individuals and their loved ones. It can be emotionally difficult and legally complex to know when and how to step in. If you’re noticing cognitive issues in a loved one, it may be time to consider...
by Christine Brown | Jul 12, 2023 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Being a landlord comes with unique opportunities and challenges, and it’s critical to protect your valuable real estate assets effectively. Estate planning and asset protection strategies are essential components of any landlord’s financial plan....
by Christine Brown | Jun 29, 2023 | Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Elder Law
Caring for a loved one experiencing memory loss can be challenging and emotional. As an LA County elder law attorney, I understand the difficulties families face when dealing with these sensitive issues. This article offers practical tips and advice to help you...
by Christine Brown | Jun 23, 2023 | Blended Families, Estate Planning
Blended families, which often include both biological and adopted children, require a more comprehensive approach to estate planning. This can help ensure that all family members are treated fairly and feel included in the inheritance process. Our team of Long Beach...
by Christine Brown | Jun 17, 2023 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
As Torrance asset protection attorneys, we know that LA County physicians face the likelihood of a malpractice lawsuit during their careers, regardless of specialty or practice type. Considering the potential risks, it’s crucial for physicians to take steps to...
by Christine Brown | Jun 9, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Power of attorney (POA) documents can be a lifesaver, granting a trusted person the authority to make important decisions on your behalf when you can’t. However, there may come a time when you need to revoke or update your POA. In this blog post, our Torrance...
by Christine Brown | May 29, 2023 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal
As you navigate the complexities of Torrance elder law and long-term care planning, one crucial aspect to understand is Medicaid recovery. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of Medicaid recovery, how it impacts elder law clients, and what steps you can...
