by Christine | Dec 23, 2015 | Estate Planning, Inherited IRAs, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) |
Tis' the season to take required minimum distributions, right? Inheriting an IRA can be a financial blessing but you have to be extremely careful about withdrawing the funds. There are a number of mistakes you can make that can result in a missed opportunity for...
by Christine | Dec 22, 2015 | Estate Planning, Mortgage, Probate |
When setting up an estate plan, most people are concerned with what will happen to their belongings: money, jewelry, house, etc. But little thought is ever given to what will happen to their debts when they pass away, notably their mortgage. For years, many people...
by Christine | Dec 21, 2015 | Estate Planning, Guardianships |
The short answer is: it depends. This is a question we get a lot, and one we typically discuss at length with non-married parents during our planning sessions. When one of the parties of a divorce decree dies, this will end the custody agreement because there’s no...
by Christine | Dec 16, 2015 | Estate Planning |
Wills and trusts lawyers in Torrance handle so much more than just the creation of legal documents. One of the most important parts of the job is educating and guiding clients through their options, which often depend on the client’s unique financial and family needs....
by Christine | Dec 15, 2015 | Estate Planning |
Wrap up 2015 with five smart estate planning moves that will help you protect your assets, your family and start 2016 off on a solid foundation. Have you experienced a notable life or financial change in 2015 such as the purchase or sale of real estate, birth of a...
by Christine | Dec 14, 2015 | Estate Planning, Wills |
Beloved and respected actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough included his final wishes in his will, which were extremely specific and somewhat unusual. Because he made his wishes clear, they will be carried out by his heirs. When the probate records of Richard...
