by Christine Brown | Jun 29, 2018 | Probate |
It’s always painful when a loved one passes. After death, there’s also the legal obligation of administering an estate, which often includes probate. Los Angeles County probate is the process in which the decedents’ estate is settled and distributed to those entitled...
by Christine Brown | Jun 22, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills |
When it comes to estate planning, most people think of streams of income that are typical, such as current employment, retirement plans, and bank accounts. These obviously need to be included. But, there are other, less obvious types of income that some people forget....
by Christine Brown | Jun 15, 2018 | Beneficiary, Inheritance, Wills |
As a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I’ve worked with many grandparents interested in leaving a legacy behind for their grandchildren. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them they could be causing more harm than good if they aren’t careful. Imagine this for a...
by Christine Brown | Jun 8, 2018 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney |
Adding your child to your bank account seems like common sense so they can help with paying bills. This is convenient, but what people often don’t realize is that the child will have more authority than to just sign checks. Adding your child to your bank account means...
by Christine Brown | Jun 1, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
It’s a common story among blended families: an aging parent becomes ill and the parent’s biological children clash with the parent’s spouse. While some of these disagreements are generally small,as a Los Angeles County elder law attorney, I have seen numerous times...
by Christine Brown | May 25, 2018 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney |
One thing that surprises many of my clients is that Powers of Attorney are necessary even for married couples. People automatically assume that their spouse will be able to handle everything on their behalf if they become incapacitated. This is not usually the case. A...
by Christine Brown | May 18, 2018 | Divorce, Estate Planning |
Manhattan Beach estate planning attorneys know, a divorce changes everything. If you are in the process of divorce or just finishing up, you are most likely busy trying to readjust to your new life. Although it’s a hectic time, it is important that you do not forget...
by Christine Brown | May 11, 2018 | Wills |
When most people think about estate planning, they picture money and property. But, as a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I see more and more people adding intangible assets to their estate plan. Intangible assets might be things that have no monetary value, but are...
by Christine Brown | Apr 27, 2018 | Estate Planning, Guardianships, Wills |
Rancho Palos Verdes will and trust attorney Christine Brown asks, “Are you planning for your children’s future?” Picture this – you get an opportunity to spend some alone time with your spouse. What do you do to prepare for date night? You carefully select a...
by Christine Brown | Apr 23, 2018 | Special Needs, Special Needs Trusts |
Unfortunately, many parents of children with special needs wait until their child turns 18 to consider creating a Special Needs Trust. Sometimes, they even wait until their child eventually needs government benefits like SSI or Medi-Cal. However, Special Needs Trusts...
