The age-ol battle between will and trust... I agree with Mr. Millsap, it is never a one-size-fits-all proposition. Trusts are too often pigeon...

How do co-trustees and beneficiaries of a living trust protect themselves from debts of co-trustee/beneficiary?

I likewise concur that the Trust document will give a clearer picture of how the distributions are mandated. Discussing what options exist with a...

We are unmarried couple and have a kid together. We are thinking of buying house and heard about tenant in common.

You and your partner REALLY need to sit down with an estate planning attorney. When you have been in a long-term relationship, have a child...

Unfortunately I believe you are asking the wrong question - the better question is should you hold title with your brother (or his trust) in JTWRS...

My parent is transferring a real property to me as gift. Should we do this ourself or do we need a lawyer for this?

I would also caution doing a transfer of property without first consulting an estate planner or real estate attorney. Not only can your parent be...