by Christine Brown | Dec 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Few things in this world are as devastating as losing a partner. If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, our hearts go out to you. As a Long Beach estate planning lawyer, I understand how the grief can be debilitating, and the last thing you want to think...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Will and trust lawyers in Torrance realize that there are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Some think that being young and healthy means they won’t need to worry about drafting one up a will anytime soon. Others are just too uncomfortable...
by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust
Earlier this year, a story about a dog in Virginia made national news. The dog was euthanized at the owner’s request. While stories of beloved pets being put to sleep aren’t usually newsworthy, this one made headlines because the dog was healthy and...
by Christine Brown | Nov 25, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts
The phrase “trust fund” often brings to mind a particular type of person, namely someone who comes from a wealthy family with an excessive amount of money available to spend on luxury and frivolity. Although there are families who have that kind of...
by Christine Brown | Nov 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Preparing for college can be exhausting for both the student and their parents. Between paying tuition, getting registered for classes, and setting up a dorm room or apartment, there’s a lot of time and money involved. One of the most important aspects of...
by Christine Brown | Nov 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
Every estate planning attorney in Torrance has, at some point in their career, heard a sad story about complications in handling a loved one’s estate. Legal language can be tricky, and sometimes a minor mistake can cause major problems. One way to prevent...
