Hot Take Thursday: The Greatest Challenge of the Great Wealth Transfer
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. The Great Wealth Transfer is often discussed in terms of numbers: how much money…
Could Someone Steal a Home From Your Estate?
When families think about protecting real estate through estate planning, they usually focus on questions such as who should inherit the property, whether it belongs in a trust, and what should happen to it after…
What Happens After Someone Passes Away? Understanding What Comes Next
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…
From Law Clerks to Lawyers: A Midyear Reflection with Oudey and Orel
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…
Hot Take Thursday: The Moments That Remind Our Attorneys Why Estate Planning Matters
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. Estate planning can feel theoretical when everything is going well. But for attorneys who…
Zeb Law Enters His 20th Year of Teaching at Chapman Law School
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…
Why You Need an Advance Healthcare Directive
It’s time for another Tuesday Tidbit from The Billable Bean. This week, BB is spilling the legal beans on Advance Health Care Directives, an important estate planning document that can help ensure your healthcare wishes are known…
Matthew G. Stein Named Chair of the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s Orange County
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…
The Life Changes That Can Make for an Outdated Estate Plan
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. This week’s prompt: “One of the biggest mistakes I see is people forgetting to…
Introducing Tuesday Tidbits with the Billable Bean
We’re always looking for new ways to make legal information a little more approachable and occasionally a little more fun. Enter Billable Bean, lovingly referred to as BB for short: Law Stein Anderson’s newest and…
The Estate Planning Decisions That Deserve the Most Thought
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. This week’s prompt: “The one decision I encourage clients to spend the most time…
Building Community and Connection: Aimee Paja Joins Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County
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…
What a Family-Friendly Workplace Looks Like in Real Life
At Law Stein Anderson, being family-friendly isn’t just something we talk about. It’s something we try to live in the everyday moments that make up our work and our lives. We believe people shouldn’t have…
Top Estate Planning Mistakes Attorneys See Families Make
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. This week’s prompt: “When estate planning, the biggest mistake families can make is ____________.”…