by Christine Brown | Sep 11, 2023 | Estate Planning
After a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), it’s essential to begin thinking about estate planning. While it’s an understandably difficult time, it’s crucial to ensure that your wishes regarding your estate and health care are clearly...
by Christine Brown | Aug 18, 2023 | Estate Planning, Trusts
One common misconception that often holds people back from estate planning is the fear that putting their house in a trust will make it difficult to control their asset or sell it in the future. As a trust lawyer in Los Angeles County, I can confidently say that this...
by Christine Brown | Aug 11, 2023 | Estate Planning
As a parent, you’re constantly juggling tasks, responsibilities, and decisions. It’s easy to delay thinking about things that don’t seem immediate or urgent, like creating an estate plan. But here are five compelling reasons why making your estate...
by Christine Brown | Jul 31, 2023 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
Making the difficult decision to disinherit a child from your estate is never easy. You may be wondering: Do I need to explain my decision to my child? The short answer is no, you are under no legal obligation to do so. But the longer answer? It’s a bit more...
by Christine Brown | Jul 24, 2023 | Blended Families, Estate Planning
As a stepparent, you’ve likely grown to love your stepchildren as your own. It’s only natural to want to ensure they benefit from your hard work and share in your estate when you’re no longer around. But you might be surprised to learn that, without...
by Christine Brown | Jul 12, 2023 | Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning
Being a landlord comes with unique opportunities and challenges, and it’s critical to protect your valuable real estate assets effectively. Estate planning and asset protection strategies are essential components of any landlord’s financial plan....
