How to Manage a Revocable Trust
Back in May of 2022, I wrote a post explaining What is a Revocable Living Trust. In this post, I would like to focus on how to manage a Revocable Trust. (I will be using the term Revocable Trust and Living Trust to mean the same thing.) In understanding how to manage a Revocable Trust, […]
A Guide to Trusts for Children
When clients meet with an estate planning attorney, one of the biggest concerns that people have is that they do not want their children to receive too much money too early. Accordingly, they want to set up a trust for their children. This is true even if the children do not have special needs or […]
Joint Trusts – A Great Planning Opportunity for Non-Traditional Couples and Blended Families
Creating an estate plan for clients who are in non-traditional relationships or are part of a blended family can be very tricky. Why is Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples So Tricky? Let’s assume a hypothetical fact situation where you have a women (Jane) with $4M in assets. She is a widow and has 2 children. […]
Dynasty Trusts Explained
I am frequently asked about the best way to transfer wealth to younger generations. Sometimes people feel that absent having a minor child, a problem child or a special needs child, there is no reason to set up a trust. Often times they are correct and there is no reason create a trust because the […]
Non-residents Non-citizens of the US Should Be Careful of How they Invest in American Assets
Many individuals who live outside of America like to purchase real estate in America or invest in the U.S. Stock Market. It can be much safer than investing in other parts of the world and often times the individual has children who have moved to America to live or study. Florida and New York are […]