California SB 574 and AI in Legal Services: What Clients Should Know
California SB 574 would establish specific responsibilities for attorneys who use generative AI, including protecting confidential information, independently verifying AI-generated material, personally checking citations, and disclosing AI use in documents submitted to a court. The…
Planning for the People Who Matter Most: A Grandparents’ Day Reflection
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…
Hot Take Thursday: Why Young Parents Shouldn’t Wait to Create an 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. Estate planning is often associated with older age, accumulated wealth, or a distant stage…
When a Fiduciary Takes the Stand: Matthew G. Stein Returns for Part II of PFAC Mock Trial
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…
What Does “Lack of Capacity” Mean in Estate Planning?
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…
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…