by Christine Brown | Nov 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Question: My mom recently died, and I’m her Power of Attorney. Am I able to contact a realtor to start the process of selling her house? I don’t want the bills to start piling up. Answer: Believe it or not, this is a common question that I often receive as a Los...
by Christine Brown | Oct 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan in 2019 looked a little bit like this: you and your spouse or partner, perhaps along with your adult children, would make an appointment at the office of an LA County estate planning lawyer to go over your plans. A week or so later, you’d...
by Christine Brown | Oct 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Working with an experienced Torrance will and trust lawyer to create a comprehensive estate plan can seem like a daunting process. Let’s face it: the decisions you have to make, the information you have to gather, and the sheer amount of paperwork involved are enough...
by Christine Brown | Sep 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
“How much do you tell your kids? When do you tell them? Is it possible to tell your kids too much, too soon? What happens if you tell them too little, too late?” These are common questions that come up when deciding whether to involve adult children in the...
by Christine Brown | Sep 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Revocable Trust, Trusts
A revocable living trust protects your privacy, avoids probate, and determines who will handle your affairs while you’re incapacitated and after you’ve passed away. It’s an essential element for estate plans as it provides an extra layer of protection to your estate...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2020 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Here’s a common horror story: a father remarries late in life to a woman with her own kids. The father does not create a Last Will and Testament. When the father dies, his estate goes entirely to his new wife since she is his next of kin according to the laws of...
