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  • Partner Christine Allen presents at First American
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    Partner Christine Allen Presents at First American on Unequal Inheritances and Disinheritance Planning

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP November 4, 2026November 2, 2026

    Law Stein Anderson Partner Christine M. Allen presented at First American Trust on one of estate planning’s more sensitive topics: unequal inheritances and disinheritance. Her presentation, Drafting Unequal Distributions to Children and Disinheritance Clauses: Tales from the Trenches and Practical Recommendations, brought together real-world case studies and practical guidance for navigating these complex decisions. Christine…

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  • The Estate Planning Conversations Adult Children Should Have With Aging Parents
    Hot Take Thursday | Children of Aging Parents | Blended Families | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: The Estate Planning Conversations Adult Children Should Have With Aging Parents

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP September 24, 2026September 19, 2026

    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 their adult children. Parents may worry about losing their independence or privacy, while their children may hesitate to appear intrusive…

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  • Law Stein Anderson Attorneys Recognized as Southern California Super Lawyers
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    Law Stein Anderson Attorneys Recognized as 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP July 31, 2026October 7, 2026

    Law Stein Anderson is proud to congratulate Matthew Stein, Christine Allen, and Bryan Johnson on being named 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys through a rigorous selection process that combines peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. The result is an annual list honoring lawyers who have distinguished themselves within the legal…

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  • Hot Take Thursday: The true test of an estate plan
    Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: The True Test of an Estate Plan

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP July 30, 2026July 28, 2026

    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 true test of an estate plan isn’t when it’s signed, it’s when ________.” Attorneys Christine Allen, Charlotte Flanigan, Katie Lindsey, Nate Loftin, Desiree Rivera, Pearl Walker, and Christina Yee all shared their…

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  • Christine Allen featured on WIRED Podcast
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    Law Stein Anderson Partner Christine Allen Featured on WIRE Associates Podcast Discussing Financial Elder Abuse, Undue Influence, and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

    Irvine, Calif. — July 14, 2026 — Law Stein Anderson Partner Christine M. Allen, Esq. recently joined Christian Walsh on the WIRE Associates podcast for an in-depth discussion about one of the most significant financial elder abuse and undue influence cases she has handled during nearly two decades of trust and estate litigation. Using the real-life case as…

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  • Christina Allen, panelist at She Builds Capital
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    Partner Christine Allen Advances Conversation on Women’s Financial Empowerment at She Builds Capital 

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP April 21, 2026June 22, 2026

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — April 21, 2026 — Law Stein Anderson Partner Christine M. Allen, Esq. served as a featured panelist at She Builds Capital, a dynamic forum hosted by OC Forum that brought together leaders across industries for a candid conversation on building financial confidence and understanding today’s complex economy.  Allen joined a distinguished panel of speakers, including Natasha Mata, Senior Vice President and Regional Bank Executive at…

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  • Christina M. Allen, One Year as Partner
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    Christine Allen Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Partner, Featured in Orange County Lawyer

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP March 24, 2026October 7, 2026

    This Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate our partner Christine M. Allen, Esq., as she marks her first anniversary as a partner at Law Stein Anderson, LLP. Christine has built her career on tenacity, thoughtful leadership, and a dedication to guiding families through some of life’s most challenging moments in probate and trust litigation. In her recent feature with Orange County Lawyer,…

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  • Christine Allen, Esq.
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    High-Stakes Trust Win Led by Christine M. Allen

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP February 4, 2026October 7, 2026

    Christine M. Allen helped break a long-running trust dispute by spotting a decisive legal turning point, restoring leverage, protecting the property’s value, and securing a resolution for the family. Key Outcomes: A long-running trust dispute over a childhood home and other assets had reached a standstill. One sibling had lived in the property rent-free for years, allowing…

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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Core Values
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  • Practice Areas
    • Trusts, Estates, and Tax Law
      • Estate Planning
      • Trust Administration
      • Probate
      • Tax Planning
      • Tax Controversies
      • Trust & Estate Litigation
    • Litigation
      • Estate & Trust Litigation
      • Inheritance Disputes
      • Probate Litigation
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      • Corporate Formations
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  • Attorneys
    • R. Zebulon Law, Esq., LL.M., CPA
    • Matthew G. Stein, Esq.
    • Shauna R. Anderson, Esq.
    • Christine M. Allen, Esq.
    • Gino G. Barrica, Esq.
    • Erin M. Beranek, Esq.
    • Nick Carrigan, Esq.
    • Charlotte A. Flanigan, Esq.
    • David M. Huynh, Esq.
    • Bryan K. Johnson, Esq.
    • Katie A. Lindsey, Esq.
    • Matthew J. Lippold, Esq.
    • Nathan R. Loftin, Esq.
    • Michael H. Luong, Esq., LL.M.
    • James C. Man, Esq.
    • Monique Nevarez, Esq.
    • Aimee C. Paja, Esq.
    • Kianna C. Parviz, Esq.
    • Thomas R. Pedersen, Esq.
    • Tamsen R. Reinheimer, Esq.
    • Desiree F. Rivera, Esq.
    • Oudey I. Tadros, Esq.
    • Pearl Walker, Esq.
    • Christina B. Yee, Esq.
    • Steven A. Ehrlich, Esq.
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