Trusts — page 4
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Special Needs Trust – Important Info You Need to Know
If you are a caretaker for a loved one with special needs, you may be concerned about what will happen to them if you were to suddenly become incapacitated or pass on. This concern is perfectly understandable. You want… Read “Special Needs Trust – Important Info You Need to Know”
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How to Know When You Need a Trust
This is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a… Read “How to Know When You Need a Trust”
- What is “Funding” a Trust? Many people have heard of properly “funding” their trusts. What does this mean? When I speak to clients I give an analogy about what a trust is. I tell them that a trust is like a big suitcase. If you go on vacation and… Read “What is “Funding” a Trust?”
- Tips on How to Fix an Outdated Irrevocable Trust Trusts have been used for decades as an effective estate planning tool to avoid the cost and hassle of probate and ensure your assets are properly managed for the benefit of your beneficiaries. There are a myriad of… Read “Tips on How to Fix an Outdated Irrevocable Trust”
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Steps on How to Establish a Revocable Living Trust in Missouri
One of the primary benefits of creating an estate plan is taking a level of control over your future and how your assets will be distributed to your loved ones. An effective estate planning strategy for creating this… Read “Steps on How to Establish a Revocable Living Trust in Missouri”
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Should You Name a Trust as an IRA Beneficiary?
A question asked by some clients is whether they should name a trust as a beneficiary to their Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The answer depends largely on your specific circumstances. There are some potentially… Read “Should You Name a Trust as an IRA Beneficiary?”
- How To Protect Your Estate Plan Post-Divorce It is a common scenario couples find themselves in – you and your spouse create an estate plan leaving everything to each other and then to your minor children. A few years pass and you wind up getting a divorce. You… Read “How To Protect Your Estate Plan Post-Divorce”
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New Law Establishes More Flexibility in Creating a Special Needs Trust
In 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law. This sweeping piece of legislation was drafted to help address a myriad of issues in medical research, the advancement of experimental medications, and mental… Read “New Law Establishes More Flexibility in Creating a Special Needs Trust”
- Three Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Creating and Maintaining a Trust Three Common Trust Mistakes You Need to Avoid Incorporating a trust into your estate plan is a good idea. Trusts help you and your family avoid costly and time-consuming probate, can address the special needs of your… Read “Three Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Creating and Maintaining a Trust”
- Estate Planning for Second Marriages Second marriages (and third and fourth marriages) are more and more common every year. I see more and more clients come in who have strong and fabulous second and subsequent marriages with their new spouse. However,… Read “Estate Planning for Second Marriages”