Estate Planning
What if My Executor Dies?
When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. However, what happens if the executor of a will dies?
June 27, 2023
Asset Protection
The Basics Of Living Trusts And How They Protect Your Assets
A living trust is a legal document which places ownership and control of property into a trust, managed by a trustee for your benefit. Living trusts are often used as part of estate planning and can be helpful in case of incapacity.
June 23, 2023
Estate Planning
Who is Legally Able to Amend a Trust?
The conditions for amending a trust, including who has the authority, is usually set out in the document.
June 20, 2023
Asset Protection
What is the “I Love You” Last Will and Testament?
An ‘I Love You Will’ works great as long as everything goes as planned. However, there are three reasons that kind of will may not love you back.
June 19, 2023
Estate Planning
Do I Need to Know about ‘Per Stirpes’ for My Estate Plan?
One of the most important parts of estate planning is making a will. When you make yours, there are a couple of different ways you can choose to divide your assets among your heirs.
June 2, 2023
Estate Planning
What are Pros and Cons of a Marital Trust?
A marital trust is a complex estate planning tool that should be crafted carefully. Because of its tax benefits, you should work closely with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that the marital trust is established properly.
May 24, 2023
Estate Planning
What Is the Purpose of an Executor?
Being named as an executor in a loved one’s Last Will and Testament is a big responsibility. It is important to understand what you are agreeing to before you step into the role as executor.
May 22, 2023
Asset Protection
Revocable Trusts Must Be Funded to Make Estate Plan Work
The primary benefits of revocable trusts only are available if a revocable trust is FUNDED during life. Unfortunately, experienced estate planning attorneys often have clients who delay the funding of their revocable trusts until it is too late and miss many of the benefits that these trusts provide.
May 19, 2023
Advanced Directives
What Is the Impact of Divorce on Estate Planning?
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you’re probably not thinking about estate planning or your will. However, if you’re divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on an estate plan.
May 18, 2023
Estate Planning
How a Special Needs Trust Protects Loved Ones
While it may not seem necessary when a special needs child is young, setting up a trust to ensure their financial stability is better to be done sooner rather than later.
May 16, 2023