An incentive trust can be very beneficial. You can fund the trust as part of your estate plan. The trustee then distributes payments to the beneficiary in accordance with your wishes. For instance, maybe you want to ensure that your beneficiary goes to college. To...
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What happens to your minor child’s care if you do not have a will?
When considering the future and well-being of your child, one of the most profound acts of care you can do as a parent is to prepare for all eventualities, including passing away. With this, you may want to consider including a will in your estate plan to express your...
What is a qualified personal residence trust?
When it comes to estate planning, a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) stands as a powerful tool, offering individuals a strategic way to transfer their primary residence or vacation home to their heirs with significant tax advantages. A QPRT is a legal...
2 types of trusts
Trusts are versatile instruments used in estate planning to manage and distribute assets according to specific terms. Each type of trust serves a unique purpose and is suitable for different situations. Consider these two common types of trusts: 1: Totten trust A...
A trust can fortify your estate plan
All the assets you worked hard to accumulate throughout your lifetime make up your estate. Your estate is the legacy you leave behind. Of course, you would like to protect your legacy from creditors and mismanagement. Estate planning can help you do that, but you may...
What are the responsibilities of a trustee?
There are multiple steps involved in establishing a trust. If you plan to include this option in your estate plan, consider assessing your situation first. You may face significant decisions concerning the trust, such as who can be your trustee. Some might already...
Can creditors take action against the assets in a trust?
One of the more common reasons that people create a trust when estate planning is to protect their assets. They don't want creditors to bring a lawsuit against them when they age and must live on a fixed income. They may also worry about claims during the probate...
How do I make certain my will is valid?
In Virginia, people are often advised as to the value of estate planning. This is true regardless of their income, family situation and age. Everyone can benefit by being fully prepared for the future with an estate plan of some kind. Taking this step is important,...
3 factors that should influence one’s choice of trustee
Creating a trust is a process that requires extensive planning. First, someone has to set their goals and choose the right type of trust based on their needs. The person creating the trust will need to transfer assets to fund the trust and provide detailed...
Can I update my will or make a new one?
Virginians are independent folk, and we grow with time. This is why, even if you have a will, you may want to update your will or even make an entirely new one. And, the answer is that you definitely can. Why update it? So, why update your will? Life changes, and your...

