by Christine Brown | Nov 17, 2021 | Probate
The process of settling an estate can take months to years, and the length of time for probate in Los Angeles County can vary drastically, depending on factors such as whether a will is in place and the complexity of the estate. Sometimes the probate process takes...
by Christine Brown | Nov 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan to protect your loved ones, assets, and interests in the event of your passing is important. It can give you peace of mind to know that the people you love will be taken care of after you’re gone. However, poor planning can undermine your...
by Christine Brown | Oct 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A revocable living trust is an integral part of many estate plans. Its main purpose is to give you more control over how your estate is handled both before and after death while allowing your estate to avoid a lengthy probate process. The idea of a revocable living...
by Christine Brown | Oct 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Funeral Planning
It’s not something people want to think about, but funerals, even modest ones, can be very expensive. Many families pay more than $10,000 for services, burials or cremations, and other aspects of a loved one’s funeral. One idea that Torrance estate administration...
by Christine Brown | Oct 8, 2021 | Assets, Estate Planning
While digital assets have been around for quite some time, it seems like very recently that people have been making them an integral part of their investment portfolio. We won’t weigh in on whether that’s a good or a bad thing; however, we will explore the effect of...
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
When you ask someone what they know about estate planning, most people will tell you about the Last Will and Testament. In fact, very few people will mention a Pour-Over Will. Today our Long Beach estate planning lawyers will explain the difference. While a Last...
by Christine Brown | Sep 23, 2021 | Estate Planning
The estate planning process is sometimes initiated by one spouse, while often being met with hesitation by the other. The reasons are totally understandable, since thinking about death or incapacity can bring many uncomfortable feelings. There is also a sense of...
by Christine Brown | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The media has been buzzing for months regarding the conservatorship of Brittney Spears and the legal ramifications that being under conservatorship means to an individual. However, many Torrance estate and elder law attorneys fear that the media attention on this case...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are savings vehicles that allow a tax deduction to be taken when you contribute to the account. The maximum contribution in 2021 is $6,000, and those age 50 and over may contribute an additional $1,000. The income is not taxable...
by Christine Brown | Aug 30, 2021 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trusts
There are several different trusts available to achieve asset protection planning goals and to ensure you leave a legacy behind for your loved ones. One of the most common trusts to help achieve these goals is an irrevocable life insurance trust, also called ILIT....
