by Christine Brown | Mar 9, 2023 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A living trust is a valuable tool in estate planning. You can manage it while you’re alive while passing control of your affairs to someone else upon your incapacity or death. The assets in the trust can also avoid probate, allowing successor trustees immediate access...
by Christine Brown | Nov 18, 2022 | Estate Planning, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreement, Trusts
Some seniors don’t expect to remarry after a divorce or the death of a spouse. However, life is full of surprises. You could meet someone at any age, even during your retirement years. Many older adults bring various assets and debts into a new relationship. They...
by Christine Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
When creating a trust with a Long Beach trust lawyer, it is important to understand the specific roles involved. The grantor is the person who establishes a trust. The designated beneficiary is the person who receives the assets held in trust when the grantor dies....
by Christine Brown | Oct 28, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
For many decades, wealthy families relied on bypass trusts as critical aspects of their estate plans. However, in recent years, LA County trust attorneys have seen a shift away from the use of this type of trust. This is mainly due to the increase in gift and estate...
by Christine Brown | Jun 9, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Creating a trust can be a vital part of the estate planning process. A trust can protect your assets and benefit the family members who receive them. It’s critical to understand state laws and the steps you need to take to create a trust. Common errors can invalidate...
by Christine Brown | May 30, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Deciding to live abroad can be an exciting time in anyone’s life. A lot of planning goes into making such a drastic move, but one area that Long Beach trust lawyers see commonly overlooked is estate planning. While estate planning is not the most exciting element to...
