by Christine Brown | Apr 5, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills |
Of course, it makes sense that a Rancho Palos Verdes wills and estates attorney would tell you to create a will, right? Our job is to help people plan for what will happen to their estates once they’re gone. But, having been involved in estate planning in Rancho...
by Christine Brown | Mar 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Guardianships, Parents, Wills |
One of my greatest passions as a Torrance estate planning lawyer is educating parents about how important it is to prepare for their untimely death. Not a fun topic, I realize. But it just takes one sad circumstance of parents passing away and leaving the kids to deal...
by Christine Brown | Mar 7, 2017 | Estate Planning, Exit Tax, Wills |
By Christine Brown, Manhattan Beach wills lawyer If you own a car, you know it requires regular maintenance in order to perform well and be reliable. When you purchased your car, you probably received a recommended schedule for service. If you follow that schedule,...
by Christine Brown | Feb 23, 2017 | Estate Tax, Inheritance, Inheritance Tax, Wills |
When the subject of inheritance is being discussed, people almost always ask this question to their Will and Trust lawyer in Torrance. Here is what you need to know about how you might be taxed on an inheritance. Income Taxes The IRS expects you to report every...
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 3, 2017 | Guardianships, Wills |
Choosing a legal guardian who can raise your kids if you are unexpectedly incapacitated or pass away can be a daunting and difficult challenge. There are many things to take into account such as parenting styles and the potential guardian’s ability to love and take...
