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Are All Trusts the Same?

Living, Testamentary, and Constructive Trusts. In this article, we hope to clarify some of the different types so that when you encounter

Beneficiary Designations: Some Pitfalls

Beneficiary designations can have serious unintended consequences. Make sure your estate planning strategies leave your intended legacy.

There is a Trust. Why is Probate Needed?

Why open probate if there is a trust?

Avoid Estate Litigation about Mental Capacity

Will contests (litigation) are more common than you might think. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid conflicts after you die.

Before You Leave on Vacation

We are quickly heading into that time of year when many people take time off to embark on their next great adventure. Well, before you...

Why a Trust Is the Best Option to Avoid Probate

The whole purpose of estate planning—or at least a significant piece—is concerned with ease. Establishing a trust can seem complicated, and

Three Reasons to Avoid Probate

Probate can be a pain in the neck. Even with the best Will, probate is still a very public process. It can also be very expensive and very t

Make Your Trust Do the Work

Can you believe Labor Day Weekend is here already! Kids are back to school, the white gets put away, and the days get shorter. Summer...

Is Your Estate Plan Complete?

Roughly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com.[1] If you are among the...

Refinancing & Your Estate Plan

The mortgage business is still booming in many parts of the country. While interest rates have begun to climb again, they remain low,...

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