Wills And Trusts

Your cockatoo has been your constant companion since you adopted him as a baby. At the time, you were 42 years old. A cockatoo can live anywhere from 40-70 years when given the proper care. When you think about the fact that your cockatoo will probably outlive you,...

Many people’s estate plans consist only of a will. They may not need the protection of additional documents. However, many find that adding more instruments to their estate plan gives them more control over their legacy and extends more protection for their vulnerable...

Most people know what a will is. It is a document outlining someone's last wishes. Frequently, those with children will name a guardian in their will, and those with assets name beneficiaries for their property when they die.  Some people will also create trusts as...

Trusts are an estate planning tool that can help you achieve specific goals. The two main types of trust to consider are revocable and irrevocable. Let’s look at revocable ones. Revocable trusts give you the flexibility to make changes throughout your lifetime, but...

Those with complicated family situations, major personal assets or significant personal debt might create a trust as part of their estate plan. If you accepted the role of trustee, there are certain responsibilities that you must fulfill. What are the primary duties...

Trusts have long been used by the wealthy and the elite to provide resources for their children without giving them control over family assets. A trust, for example, could pay someone's tuition or rent but not allow for cash withdrawals that someone could spend on...