by Christine Brown | Sep 27, 2019 | Estate Law, Probate |
The thought of going through probate in Los Angeles County can strike fear in the hearts of most people, and with good reason. The time it takes is long and grueling, and the paperwork is overwhelming. The details of probate vary from state to state, so the process...
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 7, 2019 | Probate |
How Long Does It Take to Settle an Estate in Los Angeles County? One of the most common questions asked when it comes to settling an estate in Los Angeles County is, “How long is this going to take?” The answer to that question is, of course, going to vary depending...
by Christine Brown | May 30, 2019 | Probate |
Losing a loved one is emotionally wrenching. And, unfortunately, being responsible for managing your loved one’s estate and final affairs can make an already terrible situation worse. Amidst all the stress and emotional turmoil, it can be difficult to remember all the...
by Christine Brown | Feb 8, 2019 | Probate |
Settling a probate estate in Los Angeles County requires quite a bit of time and a lot of organization. It has the potential to be a long, drawn-out process depending on the state of affairs of the deceased and how easy it is to work with the probate court. However,...
by Christine Brown | Aug 9, 2018 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Probate |
The majority of people we see in our Torrance estate planning law firm name their adult children as beneficiaries of their estate plan. In most cases, this works well because children typically outlive their parents. But, what happens when a child dies before the...
