by Christine Brown | Jan 25, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estates, Trusts, Wills |
It’s hard to believe that more than half of all adults in America do not have a Last Will and Testament or Trust in place, especially with so many public stories of celebrities who left their estates a mess by not leaving behind a Will, leaving an invalid Will, or not...
by Christine Brown | Jan 18, 2017 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Trusts |
If I had to pick one question that I am asked the most, I’d have to say this one ranks way up there… Do I need a new estate plan if I move out of California? Just like the answer to most estate planning questions, the answer is “it depends.” However, this one has a...
by Christine Brown | Jan 11, 2017 | Irrevocable Trust, Revocable Trust, Trusts |
Trusts are important legal relationships that involve a Grantor who creates a Trust to hold property, a Trustee who holds or manages the property in the Trust, and a Beneficiary (or Beneficiaries) who eventually receives the property. While there are many types of...
by Christine Brown | Nov 23, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
You have probably seen so-called “standard” (aka cheap) living trusts advertised all over the Los Angeles area. Seminars, direct mail, and telemarketing are all common marketing techniques for the companies that sell “Do-It-Yourself” legal plans. But, buyer beware!...
by Christine | Apr 20, 2016 | Trusts, Wills |
Many grandparents wish to leave a legacy behind for their grandchildren; however, they may run into some issues if those children are underage. A Los Angeles County Wills and Trusts attorney can help you determine what the best options are for leaving assets to...
by Christine | Mar 25, 2016 | Trusts |
Most people recognize that Los Angeles County estate planning lawyers work hard to protect their clients’ assets to maximize an estate after the individual’s death, but this is really only one aspect of the job. Estate planning lawyers help families and individuals to...
