The Role of Trustees
It is likely that you have questions regarding how you want your assets distributed and who should have that responsibility, regardless of where you are in the estate planning process. A trust can be a great tool in your estate…
Wills And Trusts: Differences and Similarities
For estate planning, trusts, and wills offer different benefits. Each state has its own laws and regulations regarding these legal documents. It is possible to have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should complement the…
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families can struggle with inheritance issues and inequitable distribution of assets, and it can cause lengthy and expensive court battles on both a dollar and family unity scale. The fact that you cannot legislate from the grave does not…
Mortgages or Elephants? Elephants It Is
Here’s a question we got from a client a while ago: After my brother died, he left money in a revocable trust for my children – but they could only get that money if they spent it on a trip…
Beneficiary Designations Pitfalls to be Aware of
Leaving your property to your heirs sounds simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance…