Trusts

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  1. Estate Planning Questions and Answers

    Howard Robert Roitman

    Wills are the main document that let you state who will inherit your property. A will must be in writing. It must be signed by you with some special procedures. It must also be signed by witnesses.... more

  2. Revocable Living Trusts

    Amanda L. Wieckowicz

    I. Advantages of a Living Trust A. To provide for the care of a child, special needs individual or spendthrift. One reason to create a trust is to provide for another persons health,... more

  3. The differences between a Will and a Trust

    James C. Higgs

    One of the biggest misconceptions I deal with as an estate planning attorney if that a Will is desired to avoid Probate. The purpose of having a last Will and Testament is to allow the Court to have... more

  4. Top 4 Myths About Trusts

    Laura Elizabeth Vocke

    Trusts are legal tools that can allow you to avoid probate and taxes, have more control over your estate, and protect you in case of incapacity or catastrophic injury. Unfortunately, many people have... more

  5. Wealth Preservation

    Brian Joseph Munson

    Wealth Preservation is the process of using various strategies in protecting your assets from creditors, lawsuits, future generations’ poor decision making, and excessive taxes. Often, this is... more

  6. What is a Trust? Part 1: The Basics

    Sona Ashchian Tatiyants

    Whenever someone finds out that Im an estate attorney, one of the first questions they ask me is "What is a trust?" usually followed by "And do I need one?" Answers to these seemingly simple... more

  7. Is an Irrevocable Trust truly Irrevocable?

    Robin Burner Daleo

    Question:My children are urging me to create an Irrevocable Trust to protect my assets.I am concerned that once I create the trust, I wont be able to access the money that I put in if the time comes... more

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