by Christine Brown | Jul 9, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills |
As a Manhattan Beach will lawyer, I advise that it’s always best for a person to write down one’s intentions for their property when they die. However, many people still die intestate (without a will), and their intentions aren’t known. Often, however, these people’s...
by Christine Brown | Jun 22, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills |
When it comes to estate planning, most people think of streams of income that are typical, such as current employment, retirement plans, and bank accounts. These obviously need to be included. But, there are other, less obvious types of income that some people forget....
by Christine Brown | Jun 15, 2018 | Beneficiary, Inheritance, Wills |
As a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I’ve worked with many grandparents interested in leaving a legacy behind for their grandchildren. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them they could be causing more harm than good if they aren’t careful. Imagine this for a...
by Christine Brown | May 11, 2018 | Wills |
When most people think about estate planning, they picture money and property. But, as a Torrance will and trust lawyer, I see more and more people adding intangible assets to their estate plan. Intangible assets might be things that have no monetary value, but are...
by Christine Brown | Apr 27, 2018 | Estate Planning, Guardianships, Wills |
Rancho Palos Verdes will and trust attorney Christine Brown asks, “Are you planning for your children’s future?” Picture this – you get an opportunity to spend some alone time with your spouse. What do you do to prepare for date night? You carefully select a...
by Christine Brown | Mar 30, 2018 | Estate Planning, Family Home, Inheritance, Wills |
Like many Americans, your home is probably your largest asset. However, if you have children who have grown and moved away, you’re left with an empty nest, quiet and big. You may be torn between keeping the house and passing it to your children someday, or selling it....