Why Choose a Trust Over a Will?
Attorney Dan Krause discusses the top 4 important reasons why families choose a Living Trust over a Will for estate...
Category: Trusts
Discover how trusts can protect assets, avoid probate, and ensure your wishes are followed.
How a Charitable Remainder Trust Works
A couple lives well on their incomes, but the biggest asset they own is a tract of unimproved real estate that the wife...
What Mistake Did Hollywood Director John Singleton Make with his Estate?
Hollywood director John Singleton didn't do his family any favors by committing the most common mistake when it came to...
What is a Special Needs Trust and How Can It Benefit My Family?
For the many people with special needs, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid are critical sources of support for those...
A Last Will or Living Trust: What’s Better To Accomplish My Goals?
Everyone knows what a last will and testament are. However, a will is not always the best way to distribute your assets,...
Probate: What’s Your Experience Been in Handling These Matters?
Probate matters can be simple in some cases, while others are much more complicated. Some probate cases involve will...
What Do I Need in My Estate Plan in Addition to a Will?
American Legion's recent article, "Planning beyond the will," says that it's important that your estate planning papers are...
Managing an Aging Parent’s Financial and Legal Life
As parents age, it becomes more important for their children or another trusted adult to start helping them with their...
What Documents Are Part of My Estate Planning “Must Have’s”?
Many people think that having an estate plan just means drafting a will or a trust. However, there's much more to include in...
Trusts: How Does it Work in My Estate Plan and Which Type is Best?
A trust can be a useful tool for passing on assets, allowing them to be held by a responsible trustee for beneficiaries....