by LM2 | Jun 9, 2025 | Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Wills |
When someone passes away without proper planning, what often follows is a lengthy process of court appearances, paperwork, and family stress that could have been avoided with one simple tool: a living trust. As a Long Beach trust lawyer, I’ve seen how this...
by LM2 | May 22, 2025 | Estate Plan |
Life rarely follows the path we expect. When we create our estate plans, we naturally assume we’ll outlive our beneficiaries. The thought that our children, grandchildren, siblings, or other loved ones might precede us in death is almost unthinkable. Yet as a...
by LM2 | Nov 28, 2024 | Estate Plan, Estates, Trusts |
If you’re reading this, you’re likely facing one of life’s most challenging tasks: writing an obituary for someone you love. As a Los Angeles County will and trust lawyer who has helped countless families through the grief process, I want to share...
by LM2 | Sep 5, 2024 | Estate Plan, Trusts, Wills |
As Long Beach will attorneys, we often work with creative professionals who have unique estate planning needs. One of the most complex aspects is managing ongoing royalty payments from artistic works, books, music, or inventions. These income streams can provide...
by LM2 | Dec 8, 2023 | Estate Plan |
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is poised to bring transformative changes to the U.S. business landscape, with a spotlight on corporate beneficial ownership reporting. This initiative represents a significant advancement in U.S. anti-money laundering measures...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2017 | Estate Plan, Inheritance, Wills |
Unfortunately, family feuds that center around someone’s will or trust are a tale as old as time. As a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I have seen it all. Even if this is not something you have personally experienced, you may have heard a few horror stories. While...
