Collins Law Group

Let us celebrate the man that has changed our lives, let us enjoy the freedom that he worked so hard to gain and let us strive for a better tomorrow for the next generation. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's Jr. birthday, we should make an commitment to educate our families about planning for the future. We should understand that our community does not have the urgency to plan for the future because of our past.

Happy New Year to all Clients, Friends, Colleagues and Cheerleaders! Let's leave 2020 in the Past & Let's all strive to usher in a prosperous 2021!

Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year to all clients, friends, colleagues and cheerleaders! Let's all strive to usher in a prosperous 2021!

Planning for California’s Proposition 19: Everyone had eyes on the election at the top of the ticket. But other races and state propositions may have had as much impact on people’s lives. California’s Proposition 19 is an example of this. It alters how property taxes are capped in California. Read on to learn more about Proposition 19 and the planning you could do now before Proposition 19 would go into effect in February 2021. The post Planning for California’s Proposition 19 appeared first on Collins Law Group.

Attend our free Wills & Trusts Webinar on Saturday, November 14th @ 10am to learn how you can ACT NOW to safeguard your children and assets from a huge Probate Court bill when you pass! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_e3W4kFQHRpKygcpTjjYA5A

AVOID PROBATE COURT! AVOID CONSERVATORSHIP! Learn about Revocable Living Trusts! Avoid Probate Court! Join us on Friday, November 6th @ 6pm for a FREE Estate Planning Webinar sponsored by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles Area #collinslawgroup #estateplanningattorneys #inglewood #inglewoodattorneys #livingtrusts #estateplan #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #FACCGLA #mabuhay

What: Wills & Living Trusts Webinar When: Saturday, October 24th @ 10am How: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_B-KmYNtoRhG3JWUHWgYVfA October 19th-25th is National Estate Planning Awareness... Week! It’s time to review your personal and financial situation and learn how the following legal tools can help you protect your family and assets, keep your loved ones out of court, make your wishes known, and preserve your dignity in a crisis: Last Will and Testament Revocable Living Trust Power of Attorney Healthcare Directive Every adult should have a basic estate plan in place. Getting started will give you peace of mind and a sense of empowerment that you didn’t know you were missing. If you need assistance, contact our office at (310) 677-9787 or visit our website: www.colllinslawgroup.com See more

STOP PROCRASTINATING, TAKE ACTION NOW!! Learn about Revocable Living Trusts! Avoid Probate Court! Join us TONIGHT, Monday, October 19th @ 5pm for a FREE Estate Planning Webinar sponsored by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of South Bay Los Angeles Area #collinslawgroup #estateplanningattorneys #inglewood #inglewoodattorneys #livingtrusts #estateplan #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #FACCSLAA #mabuhay

DON’T LET THE STATE JACK YOU! Learn about Revocable Living Trusts! Avoid Probate Court! Join us on Monday, October 19th @ 5pm for a FREE Estate Planning Webinar sponsored by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of South Bay Los Angeles Area #collinslawgroup #estateplanningattorneys #inglewood #inglewoodattorneys #livingtrusts #estateplan #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #FACCSLAA #mabuhay

Living Trust Protections for African American Against Medi-Cal Recovery: Living Trust Protections for African Americans No one is safe from the Covid-19 global pandemic; however, evidence has emerged that indicates certain minority groups are at even greater risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some racial and ethnic minority groups, including non-Hispanic Black persons, Hispanics and Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives, experience... higher rates of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 than among non-Hispanic white persons.[1] Many older African Americans who contract the virus will turn to Medi-Cal to help cover their medical costs. Doing so, however, could put their estate assets at risk, because of [Read more...] The post Living Trust Protections for African American Against Medi-Cal Recovery appeared first on Collins Law Group.

Don’t Let the State Take Your Child’s Inheritance Just Because They’ve Gone to Jail: Black Family Inheritances and Incarceration: What You Need to Know As a parent, you undoubtedly never planned for your child to wind up incarcerated; however, living with a child in prison is a reality that some parents must face. African Americans face this reality at a disproportionately higher rate than other parents. As of July 2020, African Americans represent 38.2 percent of prisoners incarcerated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons yet they only represent about 13 percent of the American population. In 12 states more than half of the prison population is African American. Along with the emotional toll it [Read more...] The post Don’t Let the State Take Your Child’s Inheritance Just Because They’ve Gone to Jail appeared first on Collins Law Group.

Why African Americans Must Protect their Homes: Homeownership is a key component in wealth building for Americans of all races and ethnicities. Unfortunately, a significant disparity in the rate of homeownership continues to exist in the U.S. between African Americans and Whites, making it more difficult for African Americans to build wealth. It also makes it increasingly important for Africans Americans to protect the home they do own so that it can be passed down to the next generation. The Difference between White and African American Homeowners Despite the fact that housing discrimination based on race was prohibited by the federal government over 50 years ago, the [Read more...] The post Why African Americans Must Protect their Homes appeared first on Collins Law Group.

Gentrification and its Effects on the Black Community: As neighborhoods change, some families get pushed out. Most people believe that displacement of families is the direct result of gentrification or new land development. However, the vast majority of poor neighborhoods across the country aren’t gentrifying. Outside of large bustling cities like New York, Washington and San Francisco, most poor places stay poor. Inglewood, CA, however, has recently joined the list of gentrifying cities. For African American residents who have spent decades in the community, they are now trying to preserve the community they built. What is Gentrification? Gentrification is the process of improving neighborhoods to bring new amenities [Read more...] The post Gentrification and its Effects on the Black Community appeared first on Collins Law Group.

Black Wealth: The Effects of White Families Accumulating More Wealth than Black Families: Black wealth matters and there is a difference in the wealth that white families accumulate as opposed to their white counterparts. In the midst of the worst global pandemic the world has faced in over a century, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has exploded in America and even spurred similar protests across the globe. The year 2020 will undoubtedly go down in the history books as the year the U.S finally confronted issues related to police brutality, systemic racism, and white privilege. A Closer Look Into White Economic Privilege BLM protests across the nation have brought attention to the [Read more...] The post Black Wealth: The Effects of White Families Accumulating More Wealth than Black Families appeared first on Collins Law Group.

FREE WILLS & LIVING TRUSTS WEBINAR TOMORROW, August 25th @ 2:00pm Click Here to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_pOxaA_47ToubetTnn5smYA... Even though you've worked hard your entire life and saved up something you'd like to pass on to your family, they may end up with nothing, without proper planning. When you attend one of our Wills & Living Trusts seminars, you'll immediately discover how you can prevent this from happening to you and your family. FAMILY HOME PROTECTION:Don't let the government take your home when you die as a result of Medi-Cal Recovery. California has already recovered $1 BILLION from people's homes and estates after a loved one died having received Medi-Cal Benefits. This is often how family homes are lost. AVOID NURSING HOME POVERTY:The average cost of nursing home care in California is $90,000 per year. Protect your nest egg from being eroded with a Living Trust and qualifying for Medi-Cal the smart way! PREVENT FAMILY FEUDS:Discourage family disagreements and fighting by planning for different individual needs and ensure that your estate plan leaves a loving and lasting legacy. PROTECT YOUR KIDS INHERITANCE: Safeguard your children's inheritance from creditors, predators a messy divorce or loss to some third-party if your spouse remarries after your death. LEARN HOW TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT:Keep the courts from interfering with your affairs after you've passed away. The time-consuming and costly nightmare of Probate doesn't have to touch your family or your money.

FREE WILLS & LIVING TRUSTS WEBINAR TOMORROW, July 30th @ 2:00pm Click Here to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_eIEKXtY1Qn2gAf_EHTNCag... Even though you've worked hard your entire life and saved up something you'd like to pass on to your family, they may end up with nothing, without proper planning. When you attend one of our Wills & Living Trusts seminars, you'll immediately discover how you can prevent this from happening to you and your family. FAMILY HOME PROTECTION:Don't let the government take your home when you die as a result of Medi-Cal Recovery. California has already recovered $1 BILLION from people's homes and estates after a loved one died having received Medi-Cal Benefits. This is often how family homes are lost. AVOID NURSING HOME POVERTY:The average cost of nursing home care in California is $90,000 per year. Protect your nest egg from being eroded with a Living Trust and qualifying for Medi-Cal the smart way! PREVENT FAMILY FEUDS:Discourage family disagreements and fighting by planning for different individual needs and ensure that your estate plan leaves a loving and lasting legacy. PROTECT YOUR KIDS INHERITANCE: Safeguard your children's inheritance from creditors, predators a messy divorce or loss to some third-party if your spouse remarries after your death. LEARN HOW TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT:Keep the courts from interfering with your affairs after you've passed away. The time-consuming and costly nightmare of Probate doesn't have to touch your family or your money.

Ever wonder what happens to your Home in California if you pass away without a Living Trust? FREE WILLS & LIVING TRUSTS WEBINAR Thursday, July 30th @ 2:00pm Click Here to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_8qKyrZrVTcqY6l7QIRCHpw... Even though you've worked hard your entire life and saved up something you'd like to pass on to your family, they may end up with nothing, without proper planning. When you attend one of our Wills & Living Trusts seminars, you'll discover how you can prevent this from happening to you and your family.

The Basics: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare: Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney allows your Agent to act for you. There are Powers of Attorney for financial matters and also those for health care. This article concerns the Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives. The post The Basics: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare appeared first on Collins Law Group.