Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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How to Choose a Trustee for Your California Estate
Selecting the right trustee is a crucial decision. Learn how to choose a trustee and how a California estate planning lawyer can help.

Date: 03/21/2025 Category: Estate Planning
Healthier Living for Seniors Through Adult Day Services
More older adults are choosing to live in their homes as they age rather than move into nursing homes. This trend has both positive and negative effects.

Date: 03/19/2025 Category: General
The Great American Dream: Alive and Well!
If you’ve worked with our firm, you’ve probably never met or even heard of Elaine Anderson.

Date: 03/19/2025 Category: General
California Estate Planning Lawyer Explains the Shifting Landscape of Estate Tax Planning in 2025
Estate tax laws may change in 2025. Learn how proper planning with a California estate planning lawyer can help you protect your assets and loved ones.

Date: 03/07/2025 Category: Estate Planning
What to Expect: A Timeline of the Probate Steps in California
Learn about the typical timeline of the probate steps in California and factors that can affect how long a probate takes from a Torrance probate lawyer.

Date: 03/03/2025 Category: Probate
Unpaid Family Caregiving Is Worth a Six-Figure Salary
As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise.

Date: 02/06/2025 Category: General
Becoming a Family Caregiver for an Ailing Loved One
If you need help with long-term nursing care costs, our firm can assist you.

Date: 01/27/2025 Category: General
As the U.S. Ages, Dementia is on the Rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk.
According to this NPR article, a recent study published in Nature predicts that the number of people with dementia in the U.S. will double over the next 40...

Date: 01/16/2025 Category: General
Lookin' for Love in All the Wrong Places? (How Romance Scams Affect Older Adults)
Online dating platforms can be good places to meet people to cultivate friendships or romances.

Date: 01/16/2025 Category: General
Exploring New Treatments for Dementia Without Medication
Along with our increasing population of adults over 65 is the growing occurrence of dementia. Dementia can be caused by various diseases or conditions.

Date: 12/02/2024 Category: General
“Sorry, Kids, We Can’t Talk to You!”
Learn why estate planning attorneys can't share client information with family members without consent and how to ensure proper involvement in the process.

Date: 12/02/2024 Category: Trust & Estate Administration | Estate Planning | Probate
It’s Time for a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Actually Keep!
A lot of people believe that a Living Trust estate plan is a one-shot or “one-and-done” deal. The fact is an old and out-of-date estate plan may actually be worse than none at all!

Date: 12/02/2024 Category: Estate Planning

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