Are you a parent to a child with special needs? If so, you understand the unique challenges and uncertainties that come along with this responsibility, especially when it comes to securing your child's future. A special needs trust could be the solution you're looking for, and we'd like to share a story that exemplifies this.
As an estate planning law firm, we often come across clients who, beyond securing their own futures, are fervent about safeguarding the well-being of ALL their loved ones. This blog post is inspired by one such client, whose devotion towards his pets caught our attention.
While there are many ways to structure a trust, one option worth considering is a staggered distribution plan. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what this means and why it might be the right choice for your family.
Professional practice wills are legal documents that allow professionals to ensure that their clients, patients, or customers receive continuity of care in the event of their death or disability. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of professional practice wills, what they entail, and how you can create one.
When a trust is decanted, the accounts and property from the existing trust are removed and distributed into a new trust. This is done when the structure of the trust needs to undergo major changes.
Trust protectors ensure that trustees maintain integrity, make solid distribution and investment decisions, and adapt the trust to changes in the law and circumstance.
A joint trust can be structured so that when one spouse passes away, the trust is split into two sub-trusts: a survivor’s trust and a decedent’s trust.
40% estate tax could apply to gifts over approximately $6.4 million come 2026. Many families with high net worth will need to reevaluate their estate plans and adjust strategies to preserve their property and investments. One strategy is to take advantage of the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (DSUEA)
There are both advantages and disadvantages to revealing information in your estate plan. You can choose to communicate specific details or offer a broader explanation to everyone involved.
When administering a trust, the trustee might encounter situations in which they need to convert trust assets into cash to provide liquidity to the trust. This could mean selling stocks, bonds, real estate, or other high-value assets to generate funds. Though this decision must be based on prudent investor rules or standards and be in the best interest of the beneficiaries, trustees generally don't need beneficiary approval to liquidate or sell trust property.
