Do I Really Need a Trust to Avoid Probate?

July 14, 2022 If you have a 401(k), an IRA or a life insurance policy, you’re likely familiar with a beneficiary designation form and how it works. An individual or entity of your choosing can be named to receive your assets when you pass away. You even have the flexibility to allocate the percentage each … Continued

UTMA, UGMA, OMG

  Custodial accounts are the simplest way to give property to minors, easily established at banks and brokerage firms, and do not require the need for an attorney to create a special trust. The gifts are deemed irrevocable, and age limits then apply for when the assets become fully available to the beneficiary child, typically … Continued

Sharing is Caring

Every family is different.  Some are very open, sharing details about nearly everything in a loud boisterous manner; others are more reserved and less comfortable revealing personal information.  No matter what your family dynamic, there comes a time when it is important to share some details with your adult children or the family members who … Continued