One might see references to a trust in publications or on television. This begs the question “What is a trust?” Merriam-Webster defines a trust as “property interest held by one person for the benefit ...

Revocable trusts are often the centerpiece of a client’s estate plan for the many benefits that they provide. Revocable trusts are private ...

While both types of trusts have similar benefits like avoiding probate and reducing tax burdens, these trusts have nuances that must be seriously considered, as these can impact investors’ financial ...

Revocable trusts can go by other names like living trusts, inter vivos trusts or even “loving” trusts, but their purpose is the same: to address the problems that traditional last wills and testaments ...

Revocable living trusts are often the core estate planning vehicle for the basic estate plan. Generally, revocable living trusts are touted as an incredibly versatile estate planning tool, which ...

Learn how irrevocable trusts protect assets, reduce estate taxes, and provide long-term financial control by placing wealth under the management of an independent trustee.

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

When planning for the future, many people use trusts as a way to manage their assets, avoid probate, and protect their loved ones. But not all trusts are created equally. Determining which estate ...

More people are buying homes these days with friends, siblings, and significant others who are not their spouses. But if one of you dies, what happens? How can you keep your property safe in the event ...

One of the most significant benefits of a revocable trust is its ability to bypass the probate process. Probate is the legal procedure through which a will is validated and assets are distributed, and ...

Many retirees go to nursing homes as their needs increase, creating a dilemma for protecting their wealth. A revocable trust ...