by Christine Brown | Apr 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Joint Ownership |
By Torrance Estate Planning Attorney, Christine Brown Joint ownership in layman’s terms is synonymous with co-ownership. If a property is owned by more than one individual, it is referred to as being held in joint tenancy. What is the Advantage of Joint Ownership as...
by Christine Brown | Apr 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
By Long Beach Estate Planning Lawyer, Christine Brown Most parents expect their children to inherit their assets if they unexpectedly pass away. But what happens if the child is a minor when mom or dad dies? Because the minor is not a legal adult and cannot inherit...
by Christine Brown | Apr 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Healthcare |
One of the first questions that a senior is generally asked when they enter a hospital or long-term care facility is whether they have a living will in place that specifies their wishes for healthcare. If the senior does not have one but wants to make his or her...
by Christine Brown | Mar 22, 2019 | Estate Planning |
By Torrance Will and Estate Attorney, Christine Brown You’ve most likely seen articles and news segments about cryptocurrency. The most popular form is Bitcoin, but there are several others on the horizon. For the uninitiated, cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual...
by Christine Brown | Mar 15, 2019 | Estate Planning |
When done properly, an estate plan affords peace of mind to those creating it and leaves behind a legacy for their descendants. But sometimes estate planning can go awry – and it’s usually due to eccentricities held by either the creators of the estate plan, the...
by Christine Brown | Feb 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Trusts |
Just about everyone knows or loves someone with a substance abuse problem. The detrimental effects impact many facets of American society. Sadly, as a Torrance trust lawyer, I am seeing an upswing in the number of clients that have to deal with a loved one’s substance...
