Garn-St Germain Act Exceptions
The Garn-St Germain Act was passed in 1982 and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. The act was implemented to help the loan industry, which was struggling with inflation and high interest rates. It…
Including a Limited Liability Company in Your Estate Plan
A limited liability company (LLC) can own some of your bank accounts and property. For this reason, including a limited liability company in your estate plan can be a great tool. Doing so can protect…
What to Bring to A Meeting With Your Probate Attorney
If you’ve scheduled a meeting with your probate attorney, you’ve taken the first step in navigating the challenging and confusing probate process. Your probate attorney will assist you with court filings, mediate and resolve conflicts…
A Detailed Look at Los Angeles’ New Mansion Tax, and Potential Ways to Avoid It if It Comes to Your City
Los Angeles is known for being one of the most affluent areas in the country, but more recently, it has also struggled with its high rate of homelessness. To address concerns surrounding housing affordability and…
Matthew Stein Awarded Provisors Group Leader of the Year
Law Stein Anderson is proud to announce that our very own Matthew Stein has won the ProVisors Group Leader of the Year Award. ProVisors is the premier national networking organization exclusively for trusted advisors. It…
The Balancing Act of Estate Planning
Estate planning requires a balancing act of providing the greatest benefits to loved ones while saving on income and estate taxes and safeguarding savings from beneficiaries’ creditors. This balance requires careful consideration alongside proper legal…
When You Should Hire a Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney
You should consider hiring a trust and estate litigation attorney when there is a dispute or conflict related to an estate or will. Some situations where an estate litigation attorney can be helpful include: In…
What Is Undue Influence in California?
Undue influence is a legal term used to describe a situation where a person is forced or manipulated into making a decision against their own free will. In California, undue influence can be used to…
What Is Trust and Estate Litigation?
Trust and estate litigation refers to legal disputes that arise in the context of trusts, wills, and estates. This type of litigation usually involves disagreements between family members and other interested parties over the interpretation…
The Three Goals of Estate Planning
Are you concerned about the future of your assets? Estate planning is the process of planning how your assets will be handled after death. It usually involves signing a will and a trust. You also…
What Is Probate?
Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone dies. It’s a court proceeding that is time-consuming, complicated, and costly. However, it’s required to appoint legal title to assets at death. During a typical probate,…
Probate and Trust Litigation Has Doubled in Southern California
Did you know probate and trust litigation has doubled in Southern California over the past ten years? The death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. Sometimes a parent dies without a will, or…
Law Stein Anderson to Participate in the 2023 Walk4ALZ
Law Stein Anderson Is Excited to Participate in the 2023 Walk4ALZ Our firm and many of our family and friends are participating in Walk4ALZ April 1st at Angel Stadium. The firm has proudly raised over…
Polselli v IRS. What Will the Supreme Court’s Decision Be?
Polselli v IRS. What Will the Supreme Court’s Decision Be? According to the IRS, Remo Polselli underpaid his federal taxes for over ten years. He currently owes $2 million in taxes. In the search for…