by Christine Brown | Aug 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning |
Any type of co-parenting relationship can be complicated, especially when the relationship ends in divorce. Divorcing parents of a special needs child, even one that has reached adulthood, may have questions about their rights and obligations as guardians when it...
by Christine Brown | Aug 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown Granting someone power of attorney means that you are giving them the authority to make important decisions on your behalf should you be incapable of making them yourself. The scope, duration, and other...
by Christine Brown | Aug 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills |
By Torrance Will and Estate Lawyer Christine Brown Excluding someone from your will, particularly if it’s your spouse or your child, can be complicated. In some states, it’s not even allowed. Leaving out people who wouldn’t automatically receive any...
by Christine Brown | Jul 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate |
One of the main benefits of estate and trust planning according to lawyers is the avoidance of probate proceedings. But what does that mean? And why should you want to avoid probate in Los Angeles County in the first place? The main reason to avoid probate in Los...
by Christine Brown | Jun 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown If you’ve heard of a 529 Plan, you probably think of it as a means of education funding for your children or your grandchildren. These plans are sponsored by state agencies or educational institutions, and...
by Christine Brown | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning |
By Long Beach Will and Trust Lawyer Christine Brown If you’re not familiar with Marie Kondo, take some time this week to watch one of her videos on YouTube or check out her new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. It’s incredible to watch the relief and joy...