How Much Should a Trustee Be Compensated?
Serving as a trustee of a trust can be a huge responsibility, so trustees are entitled to compensation for their […]
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Wills and Trust
Why You May Need a Trust in Addition to a Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to step in for you to handle financial and legal matters if you become incapacitated. We all are at risk of incapacity from illness or injury, whether temporary or permanent.
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What to Do About an Unwanted Inheritance
Most people who receive an inheritance are honored, but for some, it can be more of a burden than a blessing.
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Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. Less than half of people actually have any estate planning documents in place and many of those people may have outdated documents.
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Passing Assets to Grandchildren Through a Generation-Skipping Trust
Passing assets to your grandchildren can be a great way to ensure their future is provided for, and a generation-skipping
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The Vacation Home: Uniting the Family or Tearing It Apart?
Inheriting a vacation home with your siblings can be a great thing or it can cause huge problems within the
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Why an Irrevocable Trust May Be Superior to Gifting
Parents and other family members who want to pass on assets during their lifetimes may be tempted to gift the
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Five Reasons to Have a Will
Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It also appoints a legal
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Gifts to Grandchildren
There are some serious drawbacks to many options for giving gifts to grandchildren. Either there are no tax or estate
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