At Law Stein Anderson, we believe that great attorneys bring not only legal knowledge and experience to their work, but also unique perspectives, passions, and life experiences. We recently sat down with Pearl to learn more about her journey to the legal profession, what drew her to trust and estate litigation, and a few fun…
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads of Law Stein Anderson and the many ways they show up for the people who matter most. Fatherhood is often reflected in the small moments that leave the greatest impact. The lessons shared around the dinner table. The encouragement offered during difficult times. The traditions passed down from one generation to the…
By Desiree F. Rivera, Esq. Many people spend significant time creating an estate plan. They carefully choose trustees, identify beneficiaries, and make decisions about how assets should be managed and distributed. Once the documents are signed, however, they are often placed in a safe location and rarely reviewed again. Years later, clients are sometimes surprised to discover that their trust contains provisions…
Irvine, Calif. — When most people think about estate planning, they think about legal documents, trusts, and financial assets. But during a recent appearance on the Lawyers Who Care podcast, Law Stein Anderson LLP partner Shauna R. Anderson explained that her work is often much more personal than that. Hosted by Andrew Samalin, CFP®, the podcast highlights attorneys…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — May 26, 2026 —The Law Stein Anderson team will attend the Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) annual education conference at the Sacramento Convention Center from Wednesday, May 27, through Friday, May 29. The firm will be represented by Partner Matthew G. Stein, Esq. and Senior Associate Allison C. Gordon, Esq. who will be available throughout the conference at Booth…
By Shauna R. Anderson, Partner at Law Stein Anderson Reflections on raising children, practicing law, and why caring matters. There was a season when I carried a worry I didn’t say out loud: that becoming a mom might change the way people saw me professionally. I loved the work and loved the idea of building a family, and I wasn’t sure how those two…
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — April 23, 2026 — Bryan K. Johnson, Senior Associate at Law Stein Anderson, LLP, recently led an Estate Planning Fundamentals workshop for older adults at the Norman P. Murray Senior Center in Mission Viejo. The session comes at a time when older adults are often targeted by misleading financial tactics online, underscoring the need…
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — April 21, 2026 — Law Stein Anderson Partner Christine M. Allen, Esq. served as a featured panelist at She Builds Capital, a dynamic forum hosted by OC Forum that brought together leaders across industries for a candid conversation on building financial confidence and understanding today’s complex economy. Allen joined a distinguished panel of speakers, including Natasha Mata, Senior Vice President and Regional Bank Executive at…