Explore the 2026 Collins Law Group Annual Newsletter—written for families across Los Angeles, from Inglewood and Culver City to Santa Monica—and built around one clear promise: what you’ve earned should securely remain in your bloodline. This edition confronts the real threats to generational wealth: outdated trusts, shifting laws like Prop 19, reverse-mortgage fine print, and new inherited-IRA rules that can trigger avoidable taxes. It also names what many live every day—the racial wealth … [Read more...] about 2026 Collins Law Group Annual Newsletter: The Estate Strategy to Protect Black Legacy and Keep Generational Wealth in Your Family
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A Holiday Message for Our Clients & Neighbors: Family, Reflection & Legacy
To our clients, your families, and our neighbors here in Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Culver City, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and Playa del Rey and also to those we haven’t met yet, but hope to serve in the year ahead... As the year eases into winter, our corner of Los Angeles takes on a quieter kind of magic. You can feel it in the way the evenings arrive a little earlier, in the glow of neighborhood lights, in the sea air drifting in from the coast, and in the familiar rhythm of families … [Read more...] about A Holiday Message for Our Clients & Neighbors: Family, Reflection & Legacy
One Big Beautiful Bill, One Big Question: Is Your Family’s Legacy Actually Protected for 2026?
Carlos and Marisol sat at their kitchen table in View Park, phones between them, kids’ backpacks by the door, and a headline glowing on the screen: “THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL SHAKES UP TAXES FOR 2025 AND BEYOND.” They own a home that’s doubled in value, a duplex they inherited from Carlos’s mom, and a small rental in Inglewood. They’ve heard bits and pieces:Higher exemptions. Bigger deductions. New rules for tips and overtime. More changes to charitable giving. But the real … [Read more...] about One Big Beautiful Bill, One Big Question: Is Your Family’s Legacy Actually Protected for 2026?
Alzheimer’s Early Signs & Estate Planning for Inglewood Families
On a quiet Sunday in Inglewood, Denise watched her father turn the wrong way out of their church parking lot. He had driven those streets near Century Boulevard for 40 years. That afternoon he could not remember which way led home. He joked about “senior moments.” Denise didn’t laugh. She saw the DWP bill sit unopened on the table. She heard the same story at dinner three times. She watched him call one grandchild by another’s name. Each moment felt small, but together they whispered a word … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Early Signs & Estate Planning for Inglewood Families
Attorney Caprice L. Collins Named Official Ambassador of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Collins Law Group is proud to announce that Attorney Caprice L. Collins has been named an Official Ambassador of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (ALZLA). For more than 40 years, Attorney Collins has stood as a protector and champion for families across Greater Los Angeles, especially Black families—helping them safeguard their homes, avoid the crushing costs and delays of probate, and preserve generational wealth. This ambassador role formalizes a mission she has pursued for decades: protecting … [Read more...] about Attorney Caprice L. Collins Named Official Ambassador of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Hope, Science, and Leadership: Dr. Charles Windon and Attorney Caprice Collins Unite at Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Hope, Science, and Leadership: Dr. Charles Windon and Attorney Caprice Collins Unite at Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Estimated reading time: 5 minutes On an October evening in Los Angeles, the Alzheimer’s Los Angeles @alzheimersla “Advances in Alzheimer’s Research” forum unfolded with a powerful blend of scientific insight and community leadership. At the center stood Dr. Charles C. Windon, MD, a rising figure in neurology at UCSF’s Memory and Aging Center, and Attorney Collins, a long-time … [Read more...] about Hope, Science, and Leadership: Dr. Charles Windon and Attorney Caprice Collins Unite at Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Legacy Club | July 19th, 2025 | Culver City | RECAP SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Basheer Husami
When Basheer Husami of Husami & Associates took the stage at the July Legacy Club, the room leaned in. With more than three decades as a tax strategist, CPA, and wealth advisor, Basheer carries the rare ability to make the most intricate aspects of the tax code feel not only understandable, but empowering. As founder of one of Southern California’s most trusted accounting and advisory firms, Basheer has helped families, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational estates navigate the razor-thin … [Read more...] about Legacy Club | July 19th, 2025 | Culver City | RECAP SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Basheer Husami
Legacy Club | July 19th, 2025 | Culver City | RECAP SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT : Teresa Mack and Munif Ali (Pacifc Playa Realty)
(Estimated read time: 4 minutes) Teresa Mack and Munif Ali repositiion real estate strategy during their Legacy Club session which turned real estate from a “nice-to-have” into a core pillar of multigenerational wealth, showing exactly how ownership, tax law, and estate design lock together to protect a family’s future. Market clarity, not guesswork. Teresa started where most people get lost: making the first (or next) purchase. She broke down a simple frame—cash flow first, … [Read more...] about Legacy Club | July 19th, 2025 | Culver City | RECAP SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT : Teresa Mack and Munif Ali (Pacifc Playa Realty)
The Legacy Club on 7.19 wasn’t just an event — it was a movement.
Hosted by Collins Law Group and Collins Financial Group, the energy in the room was electric — a gathering of legacy-minded families, advisors, and changemakers ready to take action on what matters most. At the helm was Attorney Collins, whose keynote didn’t just inform — it ignited. With over 40 years of experience, she translated complex estate planning into clear, urgent steps, empowering families to take control of their futures. Her message was bold and timely: legacy isn’t a luxury — it’s … [Read more...] about The Legacy Club on 7.19 wasn’t just an event — it was a movement.
How the Los Angeles Wildfires Could Impact Your Estate Plan—And What You Can Do About It
The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles are a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change. In the blink of an eye, homes, memories, and entire neighborhoods can be lost. But while the physical destruction is devastating, the financial and legal ripple effects can be just as overwhelming—especially if your estate plan isn’t prepared for the unexpected. A well-crafted estate plan isn’t just a stack of papers; it’s a roadmap to protect your loved ones. And yet, too often, these plans … [Read more...] about How the Los Angeles Wildfires Could Impact Your Estate Plan—And What You Can Do About It
