When you establish a trust, you nominate someone to be the trustee. The trustee is in charge of managing the trust’s accounts and property. If you are creating a revocable living trust, you will likely be the initial trustee. You will also want to name successors or backup trustees to step in and manage the […]
Today more young adults are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1940s. While there are many different opinions about this trend and the cause of its recent prevalence, the primary motivation for young adults staying at home with their parents is usually related to finances. Most adult children who […]
Family members with special needs may require assistance throughout their lives. If you want to ensure that a loved one with a disability is taken care of after you are gone, you can help manage resources for them by using a third-party special needs trust (SNT). Also known as a supplemental needs trust, a third-party […]
Sitting down to create or update your estate plan can be overwhelming. Crucial to a successful plan is your ability to address two major questions: First, who will get your stuff when you die; and Second, how do you want those individuals or charities to receive their inheritance? Ways to Give Away Your Money and […]
