by Christine Brown | Apr 19, 2022 | Disability Insurance, Social Security
There is good news for Americans collecting Social Security benefits in 2022. The roughly 70 million who receive Social Security benefits will receive the highest cost of living increase in four decades. The increase was made to offset inflation. Those receiving...
by Christine Brown | Apr 9, 2022 | Dementia, Elder Law, Wills
As people live longer, their susceptibility to cognitive decline increases. For many adult children with aging parents, this means they have to get involved in their parents’ financial and legal affairs. Estate planning, including the creation of a will, is ideally...
by Christine Brown | Mar 30, 2022 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law
When you’re the primary caregiver for an aging parent or another family member incapable of caring for themselves, you probably find yourself putting your own needs aside to meet theirs. However, our LA County elder lawyers want you to be at your best to provide the...
by Christine Brown | Mar 26, 2022 | Special Needs Planning
Planning for death can be an unpleasant experience for anyone. It often comes with uncomfortable conversations and difficult decisions. However, creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do in life. If you want to protect your loved ones and...
by Christine Brown | Mar 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect individuals and families throughout the country. During the last two years, many people started thinking about their futures and the type of financial security they require in their lives. Business owners reevaluated how they...
by Christine Brown | Mar 9, 2022 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care
Typically, the decision to place your loved one in a long-term care facility is an emotional one. You might not have the time or ability to take care of your family member yourself. You worry about their well-being if they live alone and don’t receive the daily...
by Christine Brown | Feb 28, 2022 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax
When you create an estate plan, you might wonder how to avoid or reduce gift and estate taxes when your beneficiaries receive your assets. An irrevocable trust is an excellent option to accomplish this goal. More specifically, a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)...
by Christine Brown | Feb 22, 2022 | Probate
After the loss of a loved one, you will likely have to go through a legal process called probate to administer his or her estate. It can be overwhelming and intimidating, as you may not initially know who to contact, what’s required of you, or how the process works in...
by Christine Brown | Feb 15, 2022 | Estate Planning
While creating an estate plan with a Torrance will and trust lawyer, it’s often best to include directives regarding medical treatment, incapacity, and end-of-life care. If you don’t outline your wishes for these particular scenarios, you may leave your family with...
by Christine Brown | Feb 8, 2022 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Many veterans and their families are unaware of the availability of the Aid and Attendance pension benefit for veterans over the age of 65 through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits can be used to help offset long-term care costs for older veterans who...
