Category Archives: Trusts

When Boomerang Kids’ Parents Die

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Update your estate plan every 3 to 5 years. What’s more, if you have an adult child who still lives at home or recently had an adult child move back in with you, review the plan and make any necessary changes. Doing so is the only way to ensure that the court adequately addresses your wishes. 

Living Trust Seminar 

A living trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer your assets into a trust during your lifetime. This can help your estate avoid probate, a potentially lengthy and expensive legal process. A living trust also provides privacy, as it does not go through the probate process, which is a matter of public record.

Smart Business Succession Strategies

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An important part of being a responsible business owner includes developing systems to help other people operate the company without you. A business succession plan clearly states who will take over specific roles, hopefully reducing any potential disputes between family members or key employees. If the business is sold after a transition event occurs, a comprehensive business succession plan will also clearly outline the sale price and purchase terms.

Executor: Demystifying Probate

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To avoid any unnecessary complications in the settling of your affairs, take care to avoid ambiguous or unclear language in your will. If there are any doubts about your last wishes, the executor and beneficiaries may wish to consult with an estate planning lawyer to discuss next steps. 

The Difference Between Estate Planning Attorneys & Trust Administration Attorneys

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The state may also have to get involved with choosing guardians for your children, authorizing others to act on your behalf, and deciding other important matters. The state’s decisions may be very different than what you would have chosen. In addition, a lengthy probate process can cause delays, increased expenses, and a loss of privacy. Having an up-to-date estate plan makes your wishes known and makes things easier for your loved ones. 

Estate Planning Attorney and Trust Administration Attorney

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As part of the estate planning process, you should discuss with your attorney the role they will play during your lifetime and whether they can also assist your loved ones with estate and trust administration when you pass away.

Celebrity Estates: Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Although a large amount of her wealth came from her marriage to the late billionaire financier Richard C. Blum, Senator Feinstein was also successful in her own right. During their marriage, Feinstein and Blum established a marital trust that is now the subject of a fierce legal battle between Feinstein’s daughter and Blum’s three daughters.