Anna Jerden, Esq.

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Join date: Nov 3, 2020

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Anna Jerden is a wife, daughter, sister, dogmom, business owner, and an estate planning lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA. Anna helps families and business owners protect their life's work through trust and will planning, business formation and communications counsel. One client at a time, she is fulfilling her mission to bring awareness and encouragement to anyone with a desire to preserve and protect their well-being and legacy. Anna supports solopreneurs, small business, women in business and families of all kinds and hopes to change the general assumption that estate planning isn't for everyone.

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First Name

Anna

Last Name

Jerden

Phone

(818) 620-7200

Posts (48)

Mar 25, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Women Caring For An Elderly Parent: Addressing Sandwich Generation Fears

The "Sandwich Generation" is aptly named—it’s that high-pressure space where women are squeezed between the needs of their growing children and their aging parents. While "loss of control" is a major theme, the anxiety usually manifests as a frantic attempt to manage the logistical chaos so many women are experiencing. Here is a breakdown of what keeps these women up at night: 1. The "Invisible" Logistics (The Business Side) Most people caring for an elderly parent will face the fear of...

Mar 18, 2026 ∙ 4 min

The Myth of the "Automatic" Inheritance: Why Property Doesn't Just Pass to Family

We often grow up with the cinematic idea of a "reading of the will," where a lawyer reveals that the family home and the hidden fortune now belong to the grieving relatives. In reality, the transition of property after death is rarely a Hollywood moment. It is a complex legal process that, without a plan, can be slow, expensive, and surprisingly public. One of the most common misconceptions in estate planning is that bloodline or marriage acts as an automatic "fast-pass" for titles and deeds....

Mar 16, 2026 ∙ 8 min

Planning Your Estate Amidst Family Conflict

When you're dealing with family conflicts, thinking about estate planning can feel overwhelming. You might worry about how to divide your assets fairly or how to prevent further disagreements. However, creating an estate plan is even more important when there's conflict. A well-designed plan can help manage disagreements and ensure your wishes are followed. In fact, without clear guidelines, if you have children who don't get along, they may end up fighting over your estate, potentially...