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: “When estate planning, the biggest mistake families can make is ____________.” Attorneys Matthew Stein, Charlotte Flanigan, Katie Lindsey, Nate Loftin, Monique Nevarez, Desiree Rivera, Pearl Walker, and Christina Yee all shared their…
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…
Part of our Hot Take Thursday series, where the attorneys at Law Stein Anderson share their perspectives on timely questions, common misconceptions, and real-world legal issues. We recently asked the estate planning attorneys at Law Stein Anderson one simple question: What’s the biggest misconception people have about estate planning? While a few common themes emerged, the responses were surprisingly…
By Shauna R. Anderson, Esq. At Law Stein Anderson, we see firsthand the strength, resilience, and leadership women bring to the legal profession every day. Women’s History Month offers a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate those contributions. In my role as partner, what inspires me most is helping others find and use their…
Irvine, Calif. — Law Stein Anderson, LLP (LSA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Lindsey to senior associate. Katie is recognized for her depth of experience in trust administration, probate law, and estate planning, as well as her commitment to delivering thoughtful, client-centered legal guidance. Katie holds the distinguished designation of certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law from…
In our recent newsletter, Katie A. Lindsey, Esq., Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, explains why it is critical to plan for how separate property is distributed at death. Without a plan, California’s intestacy rules will determine where your assets go (and the results are not always what a family would expect.)…