A co-trustee can be helpful in the administration of an estate. Revocable trusts can simplify the distribution of assets after death. Often trustmakers (aka grantors)
Choosing agents requires careful consideration. Very considered consideration. Successful estate planning, including incapacity planning, does not rely on the validity of the signed documents alone.
Minor children are a vulnerable population. Children need trustworthy and caring adults in their lives. Even adolescents who just want to be independent rely on
A pot trust can be helpful for families with multiple children. Parenting is challenging. Navigating how to care for each child as an individual, while
A testamentary trust can give people more control from the grave. No, really. Those leaving inheritances can often feel torn. They know the assets they
A spendthrift trust protects an inheritance from a beneficiary with poor financial management. Children in the same household are not clones. Siblings have their own
Some people benefit from placing their home in a living trust. A house is a valuable asset. For many, it is their most significant investment.
Estate planning is not limited to a last will and testament. If you have watched a Hollywood movie or read a novel about someone leaving
A pour-over will is used when a trust is in place. Many people think of estate planning as a binary decision – they need to
Placing larger assets in a revocable living trust could simplify distribution. Many people want to simplify their estate planning. Their definition of a simple estate
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