Here’s the truth: single women are often the engine that keeps families, teams, and communities running. You juggle a career, a home, maybe a side business, and the quiet generosity that pays for a niece’s textbooks or a parent’s prescriptions. You’re organized. You’re capable. And that’s exactly why your estate plan should be as strong as you are—because strength without a playbook leaves room for confusion, delays, and costly detours when life lurches. Take control now—reserve your seat … [Read more...] about She Built It Alone—Now Make Sure It Stays Hers: The Single Woman’s Playbook for Wills, Trusts, and Total Control
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Sit Front-Row with Attorney Collins: The 60-Minute Trust Plan That Keeps Probate, Prop 19 & “Big Beautiful Bill” From Gutting Your Legacy (Nov 1)
Imagine you have a clear, calm playbook for the worst day of the year—the day your family needs your plan to work. That’s exactly what the November 1 seminar with Attorney Collins delivers: the priceless, real-world insight that turns “we meant to get to it” into protection that actually holds. Reserve your seat: https://collinslawgroup.com/webinar/in-person-seminar-wills-living-trusts-asset-protection-november-2025-2/ 1) The Probate Reality Check—And the Fast Exit Ramp You’ll see, in plain … [Read more...] about Sit Front-Row with Attorney Collins: The 60-Minute Trust Plan That Keeps Probate, Prop 19 & “Big Beautiful Bill” From Gutting Your Legacy (Nov 1)
Attorney Collins Marches at ‘No Kings’ in San Diego: What the Oct. 18 march means for L.A. families— Why planning can’t wait
On Oct. 18, San Diego filled its streets with drumlines, homemade signs, and a simple message: we don’t do kings in America. The “No Kings” marches spanned downtown corridors and university blocks, drawing peaceful, carnival-bright crowds across the county. Local coverage captured a day that was notably orderly—festive costumes, families shoulder-to-shoulder, and no major incidents, as San Diegans joined a national wave of demonstrations. It would be easy to file a day like that under … [Read more...] about Attorney Collins Marches at ‘No Kings’ in San Diego: What the Oct. 18 march means for L.A. families— Why planning can’t wait
Inside the Fall Summit: Attorney Collins and Sandy Fisch spotlight the network turning complex estate law into peace of mind for families
Attorney Collins with Sanford “Sandy” Fisch (pictured above), co-founder of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys—learning, sharing, and leveling up for the families we serve. The story that matters most about the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys’ Fall Summit in San Diego: the relationships. Yes, there were sharp legal updates and polished decks, but the lasting value came from what happened in the spaces between slides—attorneys from every corner of the country … [Read more...] about Inside the Fall Summit: Attorney Collins and Sandy Fisch spotlight the network turning complex estate law into peace of mind for families
Estate Planning for Veterans: Turn Your Service Into Security
Sergeant Lewis, Inglewood.He kept every deployment order, every medal in a shadow box—just not a plan for who would decide if he couldn’t. When a sudden stroke sent him to the ICU, his daughter spent two days hunting for paperwork, calling the VA, and guessing at his wishes. A simple health care directive and power of attorney would have turned panic into a plan. Start with the essentials: Join our In-Person Wills, Living Trusts & Asset Protection Seminar (Westchester Library - Sat, Nov … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Veterans: Turn Your Service Into Security
Trusts Aren’t Just for the Rich: How Everyday Families Protect What They’ve Built
Maria and Luis, InglewoodWhen Maria’s dad passed, she opened a letter stamped “Reverse Mortgage Servicing.” It wasn’t just paperwork, it was a clock. Because her father had used a reverse mortgage to cover expenses, the loan became “due and payable” after his death. Six months to sell, refinance, or return the keys. No one had explained what that timeline would feel like with grief still fresh and siblings not on the same page. A living trust would not have erased the reverse mortgage, but it … [Read more...] about Trusts Aren’t Just for the Rich: How Everyday Families Protect What They’ve Built
The Letter Came on a Tuesday: What Heirs in Los Angeles Really Face After a Reverse Mortgage
The letter came on a Tuesday. I was standing in my mother’s kitchen in Inglewood, sorting mail that kept arriving even though she’d been gone for three weeks. Mixed in with condolence cards was an official-looking envelope with Reverse Mortgage Servicing Department stamped in block letters across the top. I opened it with the same numbness I’d used to get through the funeral. Inside: a deadline. Notify us within 30 days of the borrower’s death. The loan, what Mom always called her “extra … [Read more...] about The Letter Came on a Tuesday: What Heirs in Los Angeles Really Face After a Reverse Mortgage
Young Parents, Big Decisions: Why Your Will (and Trust) Can’t Wait
Estimated read time: 6 minutes When you’re raising kids, estate planning feels like something for “later.” Between daycare pickups, pediatric appointments, and trying to get everyone to sleep on time, it’s easy to push a will to the bottom of the list. Yet for young parents, a will is not optional—it’s how you decide who would raise your children if something happened to you. Without it, a judge decides. Full stop. The latest Caring.com survey found that only 24% of Americans have a will, and … [Read more...] about Young Parents, Big Decisions: Why Your Will (and Trust) Can’t Wait
The Real Cost of Probate in California (and How to Bypass It)
Estimated read time: 5 minutes Probate is the court process used to validate a will, pay debts, and distribute property after death. While it provides oversight, it often creates avoidable headwinds for the people you love—delays, fees, and a loss of privacy—right when they’re least able to shoulder them. If you live in California, understanding how probate really works (and how to plan around it) can save your family months of stress and tens of thousands of dollars. 1) The Time Commitment: … [Read more...] about The Real Cost of Probate in California (and How to Bypass It)
Advance Directives in California: Take Control of Your Care—Before You Need It
Estimated Time -- 7 Minutes When people think “estate planning,” they often picture inheritances and wills. But an equally urgent question comes long before anyone reads a will: Who makes decisions if you can’t? In California, the clearest way to answer that—on your terms—is with advance directives. These documents let you set medical preferences and choose the person who speaks for you if you’re unable to speak for yourself. Done right, they spare your family guesswork, prevent conflict, and … [Read more...] about Advance Directives in California: Take Control of Your Care—Before You Need It
