May 19, 2023

Cinderella vs. The Brady Bunch: Estate Planning Issues for Second Marriages

Estate planning is essential to help individuals ensure that their assets will be distributed according to their wishes after their death. This process becomes especially important […]
April 8, 2023

Top Five Estate Planning Tips to Consider at Easter

Easter is a time of renewal, rebirth, and reflection on the blessings we have received. It is also a perfect opportunity to review and update your […]
March 3, 2023

Taking a Break from Technology

American novelist Anne Lamott once said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” If you’ve ever unplugged before, […]
September 14, 2022

Step 1 of 6: Assessing What is Important to You for Your Estate Plan

Note: This is the second article in Beach Cities Estate Law’s educational series aimed at the over 2/3 of American adults who do not have an […]
July 11, 2022

What is an Estate Plan? (and Why is it SO Hard to Get One?)

Note: This is the first article in Beach Cities Estate Law’s educational series aimed at the over 2/3 of American adults who do not have an […]
May 21, 2019

Treating Children Fairly Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally

Most parents want to treat their children fairly in their estate planning. Many people assume that means having their children inherit equally. But fair does not […]
January 17, 2019

Your Rights as a Trust Beneficiary in California

A trust beneficiary has specific rights to trust information and payments in California. If you benefit from a trust set up by relatives, learn about your […]
January 15, 2019

What to Do If You Receive a Crummey Notice from a Trust

You just received a notice from the trustee of a trust, with the words “Crummey Notice” or “Notice of Withdrawal Rights” at the top. You are […]
January 10, 2019

Three Tips for Owners of Rental Real Estate Planning for the Future

Owners of rental real estate need to do some future planning to protect their income stream and pass it on to their heirs. Here are three […]