Two common ways in which people plan for the disbursement of their property are through a Last Will and Testament and by creating a trust. People often associate trust funds, or trusts, as tools only used by very wealthy people. However, there are advantages to establishing a trust from which people who are...

While you may have heard of a will, you may not have heard of a pour over will. A pour over will, however, can be a valuable estate planning tool when properly employed. In particular, a pour over will can be a great safety net if you have put a trust in place to...

Q: What is a revocable living trust? Whether they’re from the music or television world, celebrities are viewed by some as role models – much to the chagrin of parents that might disagree with the examples set by their on-stage or off-screen behavior. Antics and personalities aside, estate planning attorneys are more likely to...

Q: Do I need a pet trust? Many people know that one of the most important functions of a last will and testament--also known simply as a “will”, is to designate legal guardians (and successor guardians) for minor children. If you die before your children reach the age of majority and you have not executed...