These reports are compliments of Schneider Rasche LLC and were written by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.
Why do you not want to be caught dead with only a will? How does probate work? How can you avoid probate?
Calculating the Benefits of Living Trusts
Why choose a living trust? A living trust can help you maintain control over the distribution of your assets, the management of your affairs in the event of your incapacity and can help minimize or eliminate estate taxes. Are there any disadvantages to having a living trust?
Should you Trust Your Estate Plan?
Our lives change throughout the years. Shouldn't your estate plan reflect those changes? Have there been changes in your life such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child or moving to a new state? Have there been changes in your beneficiaries' lives? Your estate plan should be reviewed from time-to-time to ensure that it is up-to-date.