Building wealth is a dream that many people have and rarely achieve. But when it does happen, various aspects of your life are subject to change. One of these is how it affects your current estate plan. As it is not a one and done document, knowing where issues tend...
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5 facts to know when establishing a special needs trust
Planning for a loved one with a disability requires careful thought and long-term vision. Families often want to provide financial support while preserving access to essential public benefits. A special needs trust can help balance both goals. Understanding how these...
4 things you need to know when establishing a trust
Every adult should have a will -- but what about a trust? Establishing a trust is an important step for people who want greater control over how assets are managed and passed on. A trust can support long-term planning, protect privacy and provide clarity for loved...
Can you control how a beneficiary spends their inheritance?
Leaving a significant inheritance to a beneficiary can sometimes feel concerning. You do want to pass them an inheritance, but you may be worried about how that person will spend their money. This can make it hard to determine exactly how much to leave them while...
3 options when naming the trustee of a special needs trust
A special needs trust requires the support of a trustee. The person chosen to administer the trust manages assets and makes distributions in accordance with the terms of the trust documents. Those funding a special needs trust need to consider their options carefully...
Why people use trusts to control the descent of their homes
People often establish trusts when they have complicated estate planning goals or unusual family circumstances. They may also specifically create trusts to manage their most valuable assets. Some people choose to transfer ownership of their homes to trusts for their...
Estate planning tools that go beyond a basic will
The basis of your estate plan is probably your will. This is often what prompts people to make an estate plan in the first place. They want to make decisions about how their assets are going to be passed down to the next generation, and so they use a will to define...
Limiting special needs trust distributions to protect benefits
Special needs trusts are a way for people to provide for their loved ones. Parents, grandparents and other concerned parties can fund special needs trusts to help ensure the comfort of a vulnerable loved one. They can supplement a family member when they move out to...
Estate planning is crucial for young parents
When someone retires from their job, they may start thinking about estate planning. Or they may get a serious medical diagnosis later in life. This makes them start thinking about the future for their family, so they decide to draft a will. But you don’t have to wait...
4 key benefits of a revocable living trust
Owning a will is not the only way to safeguard your future transfer of property and assets. When you have a revocable living trust (RLT), you add another layer of protection for your family and the wealth that you wish for them to receive after you pass away. To help...
