Tag Archives: Living Trust
Better Estate Planning
An effective estate plan has many benefits and involves recognizing four challenges: death, outliving resources, emergencies, and mental or physical disability.
Drafting Your Own Will or Trust
When people ask me if they can do their own estate planning, my simple answer is “yes.” There are many wills that were prepared by the decedent.
How To Fund Your Living Trust
Many people choose a living trust in their estate plan. However, major mistakes can be made when they do not properly fund their trusts.
Maintaining Your Living Trust
When properly prepared, a living trust avoids costly court processes. However, many people make a major mistake when they do not properly maintain their trust.
Estate Planning in Uncertain Times
Getting your affairs in order creates a sense of peace. This can be especially true given the current uncertainties related to the Coronavirus. Here a three planning tools that bring greater peace of mind.
Trust Disputes vs. Probate
A will or living trust may also create a separate trust when one spouse dies, in order to shield up a significant portion of the estate from later estate taxes. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes.
