by Christine Brown | Feb 10, 2020 | Death Benefits, Probate, Uncategorized
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person must handle. The financial aspect that accompanies funeral and burial expenses compounds the grief, making the situation even worse. Los Angeles County probate lawyers know that this is...
by Christine Brown | Oct 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
Modern technology has put research tools once only available to professionals in the hands of everyday people. With nothing more than access to the internet, we can trace our family trees back several centuries. We can now order DNA testing kits through the mail,...
by Christine Brown | Aug 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown Granting someone power of attorney means that you are giving them the authority to make important decisions on your behalf should you be incapable of making them yourself. The scope, duration, and other...
by Christine Brown | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
As a Manhattan Beach estate planning lawyer, I am often asked by my clients to explain what comprises a basic estate plan. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question because an estate plan all depends on the situation and the needs of the individual. For...
by Christine Brown | Jun 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized |
By Manhattan Beach Estate Planning Attorney Christine Brown If you’ve heard of a 529 Plan, you probably think of it as a means of education funding for your children or your grandchildren. These plans are sponsored by state agencies or educational institutions, and...
by Christine Brown | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
By Torrance Will and Trust Attorney Christine Brown As people get into their senior years, it is natural to start thinking about the end of life. Those thoughts can bring about concern regarding the type of inheritance to leave to adult children and exactly how to...