by Christine | Mar 11, 2016 | Business Structure |
With so much information to share on the types of business entities to consider, this post will appear in two parts. The first will look at some of the more commonly recognized entities that business planning lawyers in Hermosa Beach help set up, and the second will...
by Christine | Mar 4, 2016 | Probate |
It’s become more and more common now to see clients come in with probate cases that need to be dealt with in multiple states. Many seniors today are “snow birds,” meaning they spend their winters in states with warmer climates while keeping their actual residency in...
by Christine | Mar 2, 2016 | Estate Planning, Litigation Probate |
Whenever an estate battle includes a non-family member, things can get rough. When millions are at stake, you can expect the battle to be as mega as the megachurch in this case. Family members are fighting to lift a shroud of secrecy following the death of a...
by Christine | Mar 1, 2016 | Dementia |
Early diagnosis can improve quality of life if it is dementia, and if it is not, your doctor can discuss other reasons for short-term memory loss and treatment options. The older the patients, the less likely they are to discuss a memory problem with their doctor...
by Christine | Feb 29, 2016 | End of Life Decisions, Estate Planning |
Don't wait until it's too late to discuss money, death and your personal values with your heirs. If your family can't manage the discussions, then you'll at least know that another tactic is needed. We don't like to talk about money or death. Our...
by Christine | Feb 29, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
With living trust scams on the rise both nationally and in California, many seniors are being tricked into buying costly and unnecessary financial products which jeopardize their long-term security. Preying on loneliness and common fear of the unknown among seniors,...
by Christine | Feb 28, 2016 | Estate Planning, Retirement Planning |
We'd all rather plan a vacation than confront our own mortality. But planning for retirement, estate planning and vacation planning are all necessary to achieve your goals. The same people who put off estate planning have no problem finding the time to plan their...
by Christine | Feb 27, 2016 | Estate Planning |
Some law students are getting the opportunity to represent men and women who have served in the military. A lieutenant colonel serving in the U.S. Army Reserves was in Afghanistan on his third tour of duty, suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and...
by Christine | Feb 26, 2016 | Estate Planning |
The first quarter of the year is a good time to review your estate plan. It may not need any changes – but chances are good something in your life has changed and your plan may be outdated. Over the course of time, things change that have an impact on your estate...
by Christine | Feb 25, 2016 | End of Life Decisions, Estate Planning |
Sometimes it's easier to have a conversation on a difficult topic when you focus on the non-emotional aspects of the subject being discussed and have a checklist in hand. For a generation that is proud of their ability to ignore all kinds of taboos, millennials...
