An essential aspect of estate planning is the Trustee, who will be tasked to carry out wishes. This is such an important role that potential Trustees are usually asked if they would be willing to take ...

SpringfieldWhen it comes to choosing a Trustee. Is that difficult? It depends. In Trusts that are designed for estate tax savings, in order to gain the tax benefits you must chose an independent ...

Most people should consider having one or more trusts in their estate plans. To make decisions about trusts you must be aware of trust terminology and basic concepts about the most common types of ...

Clients who want their beneficiaries to avoid probate often place assets in trust. Many CPAs are reluctant to take on being a trustee, which is a time-consuming responsibility. An alternative is to be ...

Are you thinking about including a Trust in your Estate Plan? Indeed, it is a wise decision. Other WRAL Top Stories Even if you’ve already started planning or have a Will in place, Trusts can provide ...

Probate in California is costly, time-consuming and public. As a result, living trusts are an increasingly popular tool to avoid probate and maintain privacy. However, following the death of a trustor ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...