by Christine | Jan 20, 2016 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
Fairness in estate planning is not always the same as making sure that everyone gets the same amount of dessert. Would you tell a hard-working kid that their lazy sibling gets more? If you are preparing an estate plan and want to make sure that every one of your...
by Christine | Jan 19, 2016 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage |
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage brings with it many issues that are probably best discussed with a good marriage and estate lawyer in Torrance, California. Because of the previous inability to legally marry, many of those now looking...
by Christine | Jan 18, 2016 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Trusts |
Estate planning lawyers in Torrance, California are most often considered by folks who are wanting to put their end-of-life affairs in order. The lawyer helps them to draw up important documents such as powers of attorney and medical directives, as well as to develop...
by Christine | Jan 17, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trusts |
One of the most complex aspects of a Torrance, California wills and trust lawyer’s job is making sure that a trust is properly funded. While the attorney will be able to do much of the work on behalf of the client, there are a number of documents that are needed in...
by Christine | Jan 16, 2016 | Divorce, Estate Planning |
An unexpectedly common problem that Torrance, California estate planning lawyers encounter is how the proceeds of an estate are handled when the beneficiary gets divorced. We don’t want to think of our children dealing with the pain of a divorce, but losing the...
by Christine | Jan 14, 2016 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Like any other large organization, the VA requires a high degree of self-advocacy to ensure that veterans get the benefits they are due. This is not always fair nor easy for veterans or their spouses. The benefits that most veterans are concerned with are known as...
