When real estate transactions raise red flags, understanding the legal implications can make all the difference. Law Stein Anderson, LLP’s Matthew G. Stein recently joined Hon. Elizabeth Feffer (Ret.) and Shawn M. Ogle as a virtual presenter for the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s (LACBA) Elder Abuse in Real Property Transactions online program. Drawing on…
On October 7, 2026, Law Stein Anderson attorney Bryan K. Johnson attended the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Annual Trusts & Estates Seminar, held at the University Club in Irvine. Bryan currently serves as Chair of the OCBA’s Trusts & Estates Section, reflecting his commitment to advancing legal education, professional collaboration, and leadership within Orange…
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…
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…
By Katie A. Lindsey, Esq. A common misconception about revocable living trusts is that, because a trust avoids probate, there is no urgency to administer a trust after a death. A well-drafted trust is only the beginning. To carry out the settlor’s wishes, protect the trustee and beneficiaries, and avoid unnecessary problems, the trust must…
Grandparents have a special way of leaving their mark on a family. They are often the keepers of family stories, traditions, and memories, connecting generations in ways that can stay with us throughout our lives. The time we spend with them, whether during holidays and family gatherings or simply in the everyday moments, can become…
A $10 million Newport Beach home. Two beneficiaries with opposing interests. A trustee caught in the middle. And allegations that her decisions crossed the line into breaches of fiduciary duty. That was the scenario at the center of Fiduciary Takes the Stand: A Mock Trial on Breach of Fiduciary Duty Part II, presented at the…
Not too long ago, Oudey Tadros and Orel Shilon were law clerks at Law Stein Anderson, learning the ropes, working alongside our attorneys, and preparing for the next step in their legal careers. Today, they’re the attorneys. With the first half of their first year of practice now behind them, we thought it was the…