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  • Hot Take Thursday: When Parents Say Their Estate Planning Is Handled, What Should You Ask Next?
    Children of Aging Parents | Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: When Parents Say Their Estate Planning Is Handled, What Should You Ask Next?

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP October 22, 2026October 14, 2026

    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 from their parents can be reassuring, especially when the conversation involves estate planning. But what does having everything handled actually…

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  • Hot Take Thursday: What Makes Estate and Trust Administration More Complicated Than It Needs to Be?
    Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: What Makes Estate and Trust Administration More Complicated Than It Needs to Be?

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP October 15, 2026October 8, 2026

    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 complicated process. Between identifying assets, managing financial responsibilities, communicating with beneficiaries, and carrying out the terms of an estate plan,…

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  • Choosing a Guardian Means Thinking Beyond Who Loves Your Children Most
    New Parents | Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: Choosing a Guardian Means Thinking Beyond Who Loves Your Children Most

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

    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 most personal decisions a parent makes as part of an estate plan. It can be natural to start by thinking…

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  • Why Young Parents Shouldn't Wait to Create an Estate Plan
    New Parents | Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    Hot Take Thursday: Why Young Parents Shouldn’t Wait to Create an Estate Plan

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP September 10, 2026September 9, 2026

    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 of life. For new parents, however, the arrival of a child may be one of the most important reasons to…

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  • Life changes that can make for an outdated estate plan
    Getting Divorced | New Parents | Seniors | Newlyweds | Hot Take Thursday | Estate Planning

    The Life Changes That Can Make for an Outdated Estate Plan

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP August 20, 2026August 25, 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:   “One of the biggest mistakes I see is people forgetting to update their estate plan after  ____________.” This week, attorneys David M. Huynh, Bryan K. Johnson, Esq., Monique Nevarez, Esq. Desiree…

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  • Estate Planning Decisions
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    The Estate Planning Decisions That Deserve the Most Thought

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP August 13, 2026August 11, 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 one decision I encourage clients to spend the most time thinking about is ____________.” Attorneys Erin M. Beranek, Nicholas P. Carrigan, David M. Huynh, Desiree F. Rivera, Pearl M. Walker,…

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  • Father's Day at Law Stein Anderson
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    Father’s Day, Legacy, and the Impact We Leave Behind 

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP June 19, 2026August 10, 2026

    This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads of Law Stein Anderson and the many ways they show up for the people who matter most.  Fatherhood is often reflected in the small moments that leave the greatest impact. The lessons shared around the dinner table. The encouragement offered during difficult times. The traditions passed down from one generation to the…

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  • Closing 7 Year Interstate Trust
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    Closing a Seven-Year Interstate Trust Dispute

    ByLaw Stein Anderson, LLP December 19, 2025June 22, 2026

    After years of litigation across multiple states, Law Stein Anderson (LSA) favorably settled a dispute involving a multi-million-dollar trust.

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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
      • Elder Abuse
      • Business Litigation
      • Premises Liability
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    • Business & Corporate Law
      • Corporate Formations
      • Business & Succession Planning
      • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Business Transactions
      • Real Estate Transactions
  • 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.
    • Desiree F. Rivera, Esq.
    • Oudey I. Tadros, Esq.
    • Pearl Walker, Esq.
    • Christina B. Yee, Esq.
    • Steven A. Ehrlich, Esq.
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