by Christine Brown | Feb 26, 2021 | End of Life Decisions, Estate Planning
A serious health diagnosis can force some tasks – especially ones you’ve been putting off – to the top of the priority list. Torrance will lawyers know that estate planning is one of these tasks that’s often left for another day, as people don’t like to think about...
by Christine Brown | Feb 10, 2021 | Estate Planning, Retirement
As we close out 2020 in hopes of a better 2021, LA County estate planning lawyers are encouraging their clients to reflect on legal changes that may have gone overlooked in the past year. Last January, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE)...
by Christine Brown | Jan 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
Dying intestate, or without a will, is unfortunately very common. If you die without a will, your property will go through a court process called probate and will ultimately be distributed according to California intestacy law. Here are some common events that may...
by Christine Brown | Jan 26, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Family relationships can be complicated. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can complicate matters when the child has a disability or special needs. This can create financial issues too, especially if the other parent is absent but still living...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2021 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Sole proprietorships are a common type of ownership interest where the business owner and the business are the same legal entity. The business owner of a sole proprietorship is personally responsible for any debts the business incurs. However, unlike a corporation,...
by Christine Brown | Jan 11, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal agreement that allows one adult, the agent, to make legal and financial decisions on behalf of another, the principal. People create power of attorney documents with a Long Beach estate lawyer so that someone of their choosing can speak...
