A first mediation is an important milestone for any attorney. For LSA Attorney Oudey Tadros, that milestone also came with a successful result for the client. After an eight-hour mediation, the matter concluded with a fully executed settlement agreement that recovered approximately 70% of the assets at issue. But the work that helped make that…
“Mom promised me the house.” “Dad always said I could have his car.” “Grandma told me that ring would be mine someday.” These kinds of conversations happen in families all the time. A parent or grandparent expresses what they want to happen to a particular piece of property, and everyone assumes the matter is settled….
Matthew J. Lippold has joined Law Stein Anderson as an Associate Attorney and one of the newest members of our growing team. Matthew brings a broad litigation background, a strong instinct for preparation, and a drive to keep learning and taking on new challenges. He’s also a chess player and creative writer who believes that…
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. An estate plan can identify who will inherit a home, investments, or a family business. But it cannot, by itself, prepare someone to manage those assets or settle the questions an inheritance may raise…
For many people, a home is one of the most valuable assets they own and one of the most important assets to consider when creating an estate plan. A common estate planning strategy is to place a home into a revocable living trust. But what does that actually mean for the property after the homeowner…
Each year, the Law Stein Anderson (LSA) Annual Retreat gives our team an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, come together in one place, and spend some time focusing on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the people who make LSA what it is. It’s a chance to celebrate the milestones and accomplishments…
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. Conversations about aging, incapacity, and estate planning can be uncomfortable for both parents and their adult children. Parents may worry about losing their independence or privacy, while their children may hesitate to appear intrusive…
For generations, the traditional picture of an estate might have included a home, investment accounts, retirement assets, and perhaps a closely held family business. For many high-net-worth families today, that picture looks considerably different. Private equity interests, multiple business entities, investment real estate, cryptocurrency, valuable collections, and other alternative assets may represent a significant part…