by Christine Brown | Apr 9, 2022 | Dementia, Elder Law, Wills
As people live longer, their susceptibility to cognitive decline increases. For many adult children with aging parents, this means they have to get involved in their parents’ financial and legal affairs. Estate planning, including the creation of a will, is ideally...
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
When you ask someone what they know about estate planning, most people will tell you about the Last Will and Testament. In fact, very few people will mention a Pour-Over Will. Today our Long Beach estate planning lawyers will explain the difference. While a Last...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2020 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Here’s a common horror story: a father remarries late in life to a woman with her own kids. The father does not create a Last Will and Testament. When the father dies, his estate goes entirely to his new wife since she is his next of kin according to the laws of...
by Christine Brown | Aug 22, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
As the coronavirus continues to impact life as we know it here in the United States, the most common question we’ve been asked during the course of the pandemic is “Should I update my estate plan in LA County because of COVID?” Of course, the answer to...
by Christine Brown | Dec 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Will and trust lawyers in Torrance realize that there are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Some think that being young and healthy means they won’t need to worry about drafting one up a will anytime soon. Others are just too uncomfortable...
by Christine Brown | Oct 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
The national news has been filled with tragedy lately, including acts of senseless violence committed against random strangers. Families and communities across the nation are mourning the loss of their loved ones and doing what they can to help the survivors. While...
