February 11, 2020
What’s best for your family? Will or Trust
No estate succession planning method can promise to eliminate 100% of the risk that something might not go as planned. Fortunately, the law of both WILLS and TRUSTS is well developed and seeks to protect the succession of property according to the deceased owner’s wishes. In the past the TRUST was considered an estate planning tool for wealthy estates only. It’s now one of the most favored planning methods for estates of all shapes and
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the competition for attorney jobs over the next 10 years is expected to be strong. The number of law school graduates exceeds the number of attorney jobs. Fewer jobs result from less work – partially the consequence of often risky fill-in-the-blank online forms and information. This means lawyers are competing like never before for a smaller market-share. Attorneys, conservative by nature, need to be innovative to thrive.
December 6, 2019
The Risk of Estate Planning Procrastination
One way of finding the motivation to overcome your estate planning procrastination is to do a risk assessment. Here’s three questions to ask yourself: Without a will or trust what is the risk of my assets being distributed to a person I would not choose? If you die without a will or trust, you die “intestate.” State intestate law will determine who gets your property. If you care about who receives your assets you probably
November 27, 2019
The Trustee with the Right Stuff
When you create your family trust, pick a successor trustee with the right stuff. This person will administer the trust after you pass away or become unable to handle the responsibilities yourself. Extreme care should be taken when nominating a trustee and alternate trustees. The fiduciary responsibilities owed by a trustee to the beneficiaries are a serious matter. You need a trustee with the right stuff. A trustee can be held liable for negligence in
November 6, 2019
What a Does Good Estate Plan Look Like? | A Living Trust Can be Used to Achieve the Outcome You Desire
Estates are as unique as the individuals and families that own them. This is why one-size-fits-all estate plans downloaded from the internet should be avoided. A good estate plan is customized for the proper transfer of your assets to your heirs and beneficiaries. Estate plans should be specifically tailored for your family needs. A Living Trust can be used to achieve the outcome you desire for your family. Here are 10 common estate planning considerations:
