Trust vs. Will: What's the Difference? One offers ease, and the other can take care of the complexities of your estate Wills and trusts are both estate-planning documents that provide direction for your family and loved ones after your death.…
What Assets Should Be Included in Your Trust? A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries, and it can significantly reduce the headaches of probate. However, while some assets belong in…
CAN A TRUST PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S INHERITANCE? A living trust is a common estate planning tool for transferring assets at death to children and other loved ones. One of the primary reasons trusts are used is to avoid the necessity…
SAVINGS TOD Accounts Versus Revocable Trusts – Which Is Better? Both help you pass down assets while avoiding the time and expense of probate, but one comes with a lot more flexibility than the other. by: Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP®, Emily…
Do I Need A Trust If I Have A Will? Kristin McKenna Senior Contributor A will and a trust are two different estate planning tools. Consider a will like a high-level set of instructions to be used after you pass…
The Cost to Settle a Trust after the Trustmaker Dies, Costs and Fees. BY JULIE GARBER A common misconception about trust costs is that they are not significant, particularly when settling the trust after the trustmaker dies. Although the overall cost…