by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Most people have a basic understanding of what a Power of Attorney does. However, not all Power of Attorney documents are the same, and the rights you are afforded depend on how the document is created by a Manhattan Beach estate planning lawyer. Let’s start first...
by Christine Brown | Nov 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts
Stepping into the role of Successor Trustee after the incapacitation or death of a loved one is a big job that can feel scary and overwhelming for someone who has never served in such capacity. Torrance Trust lawyers understand that it can be equally unnerving to...
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...
