Do I Need a Spendthrift Trust for a Relative?
Sometimes you have to hold the reins tight, especially when it comes to money. A spendthrift trust does exactly that.
Is Having a Will Really Such a Big Deal?
Your obligations to your family or loved ones do not stop, even if you have already passed on. If your family, especially your children, are still heavily dependent on you, you can still provide for them through proper estate planning, even if you are no longer present.
What Do I Really Need to Know About Trusts?
It’s a well-documented fact that most people do no estate planning. Of those who do, the majority use a last will to pass their estate to a spouse or divide it among their children.
Does Good Estate Planning Prevent Family Fights over Personal Items?
The key to avoiding bitter conflict among heirs, is to have candid discussions well before the reading of the will.
What Do I Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts?
A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.
What Should I Look for in a Trustee?
Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.
Your Will Isn’t the End of Your Estate Planning
Your estate plan isn't finished just because your attorney has drawn up a will. Proper asset titling is the next step.
The Estate Planning Goal of What To Do with Mom’s House
The executor is responsible for finding a buyer and doing all that is necessary to get the best price possible.
Use a Trust to Protect an Inheritance
If you have any reservations about who you have in mind when writing your will, whether you're thinking about a young child or even an older person who could be vulnerable to scams, a trust could make a lot of sense.
Lessen the Chances of My Children Fighting Over Their Inheritances.
My mom wants to leave her house to me, since I'm the only girl. My brothers may try and contest this in probate court. What can my mom do to be sure I receive ownership of the house upon her death?