Closing a Seven-Year Interstate Trust Dispute
After years of litigation across multiple states, Law Stein Anderson (LSA) favorably settled a dispute involving a multi-million-dollar trust.
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Law Stein Anderson, LLP Wins First Place as 2025 Orange County Top Workplace
TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 — Law Stein Anderson, LLP has been named a 2025 Orange County Top Workplace by The Orange County Register, earning First Place in the Small Business category (1–99 employees). Of the 145 companies recognized across Orange County, only 45 small businesses were selected as honorees, and Law Stein Anderson, LLP (LSA) achieved the top…
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Law Stein Anderson Senior Associate Bryan K. Johnson Sworn in as Chair of OCBA Trust & Estates Section; Allison Gordon Appointed to Executive Board
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 — Law Stein Anderson, LLP proudly announces two significant leadership appointments within the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Trust & Estates Section. Bryan K. Johnson, Esq. was sworn in last week as Chair of the OCBA Trust & Estates Section for the 2026 term. Allison Gordon, Esq. has been…
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Estate Plans Age Too: When to Update Your Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and your legacy. But even the best plan can become outdated over time. Estate plans need regular updates to stay aligned with your life, relationships, and financial circumstances. If your estate plan hasn’t been reviewed in several years,…
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Estate Planning for New Parents: The Peace of Mind Every Family Deserves
Bringing a new baby home changes everything. Between sleepless nights and diaper runs, estate planning may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s one of the most important ways to protect your child’s future. Creating an estate plan after having a baby ensures that your child is cared for and financially secure no matter what…
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California Estate Planning: Why Separate Property Planning Matters
In our recent newsletter, Katie A. Lindsey, Esq., Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, explains why it is critical to plan for how separate property is distributed at death. Without a plan, California’s intestacy rules will determine where your assets go (and the results are not always what a family would expect.)…
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Beyond Estate Planning: Protecting Clients in Negligence and Premises Liability Cases
At Law Stein Anderson, we are known for our estate planning and trust administration work. But our practice extends far beyond that. For high-net-worth families, property owners, and business leaders, disputes can (and often do) arise in areas where much is at stake. When they do, our litigation team steps in to safeguard clients’ interests…
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What Celebrity Estates Teach Us About Planning Ahead
As summer comes to a close, many of us take time to reflect, regroup, and plan ahead. It’s also a good reminder that even the most famous figures face the same estate planning questions as the rest of us. Recent stories about Val Kilmer, George Foreman, and Regis Philbin highlight how challenges like second homes, blended families,…
