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…
It’s time for another Tuesday Tidbit from The Billable Bean. This week, BB is spilling the legal beans on “lack of capacity,” including what it means, how it can affect someone’s ability to make important decisions, and why planning ahead can help ensure the right people are in place to step in when needed. The…
It’s time for another Tuesday Tidbit from The Billable Bean. This week, BB is spilling the legal beans on what happens after someone passes away, from locating estate planning documents and identifying assets to determining whether a trust administration, probate, or another process may be necessary. What comes next can look different for every estate,…
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…
For nearly two decades, R. Zebulon “Zeb” Law has spent part of his year doing something beyond advising clients: helping prepare the next generation of attorneys. This year, Zeb enters his 20th year of teaching at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law, where he currently teaches Estate & Gift Tax and Wills & Trusts. The…
Law Stein Anderson is proud to share that Partner Matthew G. Stein, Esq. has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC), beginning a two-year term in July 2026. Matt previously served as Vice Chair of the organization’s Board and has been involved with Alzheimer’s Orange County for several years. His transition into…
At Law Stein Anderson, our attorneys bring experiences and perspectives to their work that extend well beyond the courtroom. For Associate Aimee C. Paja, that includes a legal career spanning two countries and a continued commitment to staying connected to the Filipino-American legal community. Aimee recently joined Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County (FLOC), an organization that brings together Filipino-American legal professionals…