When a child turns 18, a world of responsibility opens up for them, whether they are ready for it or not. An 18 year old has the ability to make their own health
Revocable living trusts are a popular estate planning tool these days, but unless they are funded with assets, they are essentially useless. Think of a revocable trust as a container, and on top
Determining whether a trust account is right for you depends on your situation and what you plan to do with the money that will be put into the trust. Trusts can provide excellent
I have often been asked what happens to pets if the owner is incapacitated or after the owner’s death. Great question and unless planning is done in advance, the potential for continued care
Until recently we didn’t worry too much about inherited IRA’s because they have always been protected from creditors, predators and some marital claims. That recently changed when the Supreme Court decided Clark v.
Most of us make mistakes. They vary in importance and for the most part can be corrected before any real damage has been done. With estate planning we find that mistakes vary based
One of the most difficult decisions to make in any estate plan is in selecting the individual or entity who will be responsible for carrying out your instructions in the event of your
One of the most important questions for any parent is: How should I leave everything I own to my children?? Every situation is different and what is right for one family may not
An important part of any thorough estate plan is the preparation of a Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows someone you designate to represent you and act on your behalf to deal
If you set up a Revocable Living Trust (What is a Living Trust?) for estate planning purposes, you probably did so with the belief that it would make administration of your estate easy,
