Feb 23, 2021 | Estate Planning
You would establish a trust to provide legal protection for your assets, to make sure those assets are distributed according to your wishes, and to save time, reduce paperwork and, in some cases, avoid or reduce inheritance or estate taxes. A trust is a written...
Jan 15, 2021 | Estate Planning
How do you decide if you need to set up a trust? A will and a trust are two different estate planning tools. Your will acts as a high-level set of instructions to be used after you pass away. A will is where you name the executor of your estate and guardians for your...
Dec 12, 2020 | Legal Documents
What is a Legal Will and Why Would I Need One? A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes after your death. It will also outline other important considerations like the distribution of your property and assets, as well as legal care of your minor children...
Dec 2, 2020 | Legal Documents
Unmarried Couples Living Together There are many reasons that committed couples decide to live together but not get married. Although marriage provides inherent legal safeguards, it is possible to replicate these protections with legal documents that address: Buying a...