Hot Take Thursday: When Parents Say Their Estate Planning Is Handled, What Should You Ask Next?
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. “Don’t worry, we have everything handled.” For adult children, hearing those words…
What Assets Go Through Probate? Understanding What Happens to Your Property After Death
It’s time for another Tuesday Tidbit from The Billable Bean. This week, BB is spilling the legal beans on probate—what the process actually involves, which assets may be subject to it, and why having a…
Hot Take Thursday: What Makes Estate and Trust Administration More Complicated Than It Needs to Be?
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. Administering an estate or trust after someone passes away can be a…
What Is Elder Financial Abuse? Understanding the Warning Signs and How to Protect Your Loved Ones
It’s time for another Tuesday Tidbit from The Billable Bean. This week, BB is spilling the legal beans on probate—what the process actually involves, which assets may be subject to it, and why having a…
Bryan K. Johnson Attends OCBA’s Annual Trusts & Estates Seminar
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…
Hot Take Thursday: Choosing a Guardian Means Thinking Beyond Who Loves Your Children Most
Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. Choosing someone to care for your children may be one of the…
A Milestone in Mediation: Celebrating Oudey Tadros
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…
Does Mom’s Promise Hold Up Legally?
“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…
A New Perspective at LSA: Meet Matthew Lippold
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…
Hot Take Thursday: Passing Wealth to the Next Generation Means Planning Beyond the Dollars
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…
What Happens to a Home That’s in a Trust?
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…
Bringing the LSA Team Together: Our 2026 Annual Retreat
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…
Hot Take Thursday: The Estate Planning Conversations Adult Children Should Have With Aging Parents
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…
Private Equity, Business Interests and Digital Assets: The Changing Shape of High-Net-Worth Estates
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…