Do You Need A Trust for Your Estate Plan?

Do You Need A Trust for Your Estate Plan?

There are many situations in which a trust is useful.   For example, if you wish to avoid probate, a trust is very effective.  This is especially true if you own property in two different states. Probate is the process to ensure that property owned by a deceased...
Should I Use a Form for my Will or Trust?

Should I Use a Form for my Will or Trust?

An effective estate plan should be as simple as possible, so long as it carries out your wishes. However, some want you to believe that you need only purchase their “form” to have an effective estate plan. Using this form, you are told, will save you money and —...
Who Gets the House After Your Passing?

Who Gets the House After Your Passing?

It is your second marriage and you live in the home she brought to the marriage. When she passes away, what right do you have to continue living there? Some assume that, because they were married at her passing, the surviving spouse can continue living in the home...