by Christine Brown | Jan 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
There are many reasons to establish a trust, chief among them is to ensure that your loved ones are provided for and that your wishes are honored if something happens to you. Establishing a trust also allows a greater level of control regarding the way your estate is...
by Christine Brown | Jan 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
It is particularly important for single parents to prepare a proper estate plan, since they often face certain challenges that co-parents do not. Like all parents, single parents want to ensure that their children are properly provided for in the event of their...
by Christine Brown | Dec 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Death or incapacitation can creep up on anyone, especially when they least expect it. The burden of handling an estate or financial affairs that can fall on your family may be extremely heavy, even more so if you didn’t leave them in a situation where they’re...
by Christine Brown | Dec 17, 2021 | Estate Planning, Living Trust, Revocable Trust, Trusts
A Revocable Living Trust is one of the most misunderstood parts of estate planning, especially since many people associate trusts with the extremely wealthy and the term “trust funds.” But Long Beach trust attorneys will tell you that Revocable Living Trusts can be...
by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
You should consider making plans for your estate as soon as you have assets you wish to protect and people or organizations you want to pass them on to. Life is full of uncertainties, and it’s never too early to make preparations for the future. One of the biggest...
by Christine Brown | Nov 24, 2021 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
If you’re like many Americans, your home is the single most valuable asset you own, and perhaps the single most important item to consider when drafting your estate plan. It’s important to know that your children will inherit the family home after you have passed away...