On February 14, 2023, California state lottery officials named the winner of the largest lottery prize in United States history: Edwin Castro won an eye-popping $2.04 billion in a November 2022 lottery drawing, choosing a lump sum payment of $997.6 million instead of annual payments over three decades.[1] A lottery player in Maine recently won […]
Some trusts are irrevocable as soon as they are created, which means that, in general, the trustmaker/grantor (the person who created and funded the trust) cannot terminate or modify it to take back the money or property that the trust holds. You may wonder why anyone would want an irrevocable trust, but irrevocable trusts can […]
None of us likes to think about our own death or enjoys planning for that occasion. However, if you do not create an estate plan or fail to keep it updated, you are likely setting your loved ones up for even more stress and grief after you pass away. It may add to your own […]
Whether you are reviewing your existing trust or creating a new trust, you should understand the important role that trustees play not only in handling trust matters but also in providing for and protecting your loved ones. What is a Trust? A trust is an agreement between an owner of accounts and property (Trustmaker/Grantor) and […]
