With so many resources available on the internet, you may be tempted to turn to online forms and will kits for your estate planning needs. But ask yourself these five questions first…. 1. Do you have children? Parents with minor children have specific challenges in estate planning – not only in naming a guardian for their children, but in making sure they have tools in place to handle the transfer of property and more. 2. How much property do you own? If you do not own a home or … [Read more...] about Five Questions to Ask When Considering Creating Your Own Will
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Trusting a Professional Trustee
A trust can be a powerful estate planning tool, and you need to make several decisions when creating a trust, including choosing a Trustee to manage the property held by a trust. But a Trustee does not necessarily have to be a family member or a trusted friend. To review how a trust works: When you create a trust you transfer assets such as a real estate, stock or money to the trust. These assets are then managed for the benefit of the Beneficiaries by a Trustee. While a Grantor, the … [Read more...] about Trusting a Professional Trustee
