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CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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12
JAN
2019
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Creating a Trust for a Family Pet in California

For many people, regardless of age, a pet provides comfort, affection, and companionship for years, and this can be especially true in a person’s later years. When a person dies with a pet and there is no clear plan to take care of that pet, the pet can often end up in the hands...
18
JAN
2016

Estate Planning in Pasadena (and Beyond): The Questions You Will Be Asked

Let’s face it, staring mortality in the face is one of the most difficult things we are called do. We all know we’re going to die at some point, but it’s sobering to make the decisions that are to be carried out at end of life. Estate planning may not be fun, but it is necessary...
11
JAN
2016

Benefits of a Special Needs Trust

Carol Morgan’s son has Downs Syndrome. While Carol marvels at her son’s ability to adapt, she sometimes worries that Daniel will not be properly supported when she is gone. Her anxiety is shared by hundreds of thousands of parents around the country. Ease of Mind with a Special...
28
DEC
2015

Estate Planning 101: It’s All About Your Children

Creating an estate plan is not always an easy task. It is natural to want to avoid thinking about death. Some people believe that an estate is not of enough value to warrant working with an estate planning attorney. The fact is that if you do not put an estate plan in place, the...
26
OCT
2015

Consulting A Pasadena Estate Planning Attorney Before Writing Someone Out Of Your Will

Your will is not a static document but rather a reflection of your current intentions—a reality that makes it important to revisit all your estate planning documents anytime something changes in your life. One such change is when you wish to write a person out of your will. This...
12
DEC
2014

What Donald Sterling’s Alzheimer’s Taught Us About Living Trusts

It was a media feeding frenzy this past NBA off season when longtime LA Clippers’ owner, Donald Sterling, made racially offensive remarks to his girlfriend that she captured on audiotape. The taping in and of itself was more than a little curious let alone its being released to...
11
NOV
2014
why do I need to setup a special needs trusts

How and Why: Special Needs Trusts

A Supplemental Needs, or Special Needs Trust, is a distinct kind of trust which holds title to property for the benefit of a child or adult who has a disability. The funds in the trust can be used to supplement benefits received from various governmental assistance programs...
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