Are you a person who reads every word of an instruction booklet or, more relevant to estate planning, a trust document? If so, you may see a reference to Joseph P. Kennedy and his descendants and wonder why he is listed in your trust. Since many people have experienced identity theft or know someone who […]
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Estate planning documents are carefully considered plans. For this reason, it is important to balance the desire for flexibility with the concern that changes may be made without considering the potential implications of those changes. When a trustmaker dies, their revocable living trust becomes irrevocable. Other trusts are irrevocable from inception. But, what happens if […]
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Marco and Lisa Smith are consulting with their attorney to draft their Last Will and Testament and discuss the possibility of establishing a trust. They have two adult children, both in their late thirties. Their son is married with two children, and their daughter lives at home and works at a childcare center. She was […]
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Estate planning can be confusing. There are very specific terms that sound alike but have different meanings. The concept of trusts is one of the more perplexing aspects of estate planning. Each type of trust is a tool that has a specific function. Learn more to determine which ones are best suited to your situation. […]
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A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that allows individuals to transfer their accounts or property ownership to a trustee. The trustee has a legal obligation to use the property for the benefit of the beneficiaries. The person who creates and funds the revocable living trust may also be called a grantor, settlor, […]
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Wills and trusts are estate planning tools that allow individuals to transfer their money and property to others when they die. It is possible to have both a will and a trust, especially if you have a larger estate. Carrying out your loved one’s final wishes should be a priority for everyone involved. However, in […]
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A trust is a written agreement between a grantor, the person who establishes the trust, and the trustee appointed to manage and administer it. In a revocable living trust, the grantor will typically also serve as the initial trustee. A grantor will name a successor trustee to manage the trust when they can no longer […]
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Darnell and Laura have a 23-year-old daughter with special needs. Their daughter, Louisa, works as an aid at a local Goodwill store. She is proud of her job and earnings, but Darnell and Laura know Louisa will not have the capability or the financial means to care for herself when they are no longer here. […]
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Jessica Graham is meeting with her estate attorney to learn more about her role as the successor trustee for her father, John’s, revocable living trust. Jessica has been a partner in her father’s marketing business since she earned her MBA five years ago. John inherited money from his parents, which he has invested very well […]
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Planning for when you are no longer here can feel emotionally overwhelming. It is a magnificent gift to your family members and other beneficiaries that you are taking the time to consider your options and make an estate plan. Suppose you have chosen a revocable living trust as the best option to protect yourself and […]
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