\Estate planning can provide benefits for you and your loved ones, but it does come with a lot of terminology which you may find unfamiliar or intimidating. One such estate planning vocabulary term could be “living trusts,” also known as, inter-vivos trusts. These estate planning tools can help during your lifetime and allow your assets [...]

Many people mistakenly think that creating an estate plan simply requires you to create a will detailing how your assets will be distributed upon your death. However, estate plans are often more complicated than that, even if you have a smaller estate. One estate tool you may consider adding to your estate plan is a [...]

A special needs trust can be a great way to provide for a loved one who may need to rely on government programs for support as he or she ages. This is because assets that are placed into a special needs trust do not count toward income limitations for programs such as Medicaid. This means [...]

When most people think about estate planning, a will is the first thing that comes to mind, and with good reason. Wills are straightforward, affordable to set up, and revocable. There are many perfectly legitimate reasons to organize one’s estate using a will, but wills aren’t for everyone. Alternative estate planning tools abound, and the [...]

When you think of who needs a trust, you may think they really are only necessary for the wealthy, who want to grow their assets or who have a great deal to leave behind to their loved ones. You may think it is too expensive to establish a trust and you may even worry about [...]

According to Forbes Magazine, approximately half of all Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 do not have a will. The percentage increases for younger demographics. There are many reasons why you might not have a will. Maybe you think it is a morbid subject to think about, or perhaps you just have not [...]

A trust is a legal place where you put assets. You, the person who owns the assets and puts them into the trust is called a grantor or trustor. Then, you appoint a trustee who will look after the assets and distribute them as necessary. Finally, you choose one or more beneficiaries, how and when [...]