A Discretionary Lifetime Trust doesn't just benefit young beneficiaries or those who are financially inexperienced. It may protect those that are no longer fully competent or could easily be taken advantage of. Addlitionally, frivolous lawsuits and high divorce rates...
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5 Reasons Why Uncle Bill May Not Make a Good Trustee
If you have created Irrevocable Trust that may last for a decade or two, selecting the right trustee is crucial to the trust’s success. Initially you may think that a family member, such as a sibling (“Uncle Bill” to your children), will be the best choice as trustee....
Joint Ownership of Real Property–Use Only With Supervision
Owning real property (real estate) as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship is easy, common, and should come with a parental warning label. It’s possible, even with the best of intentions, to disinherit both minor and adult children. There are several forms of...
Payable on Death (POD) Accounts—What Could Go Wrong?
Payable on death accounts—“POD accounts” for short—have become a popular tool for avoiding probate in the last decade or so. A POD account is a type of bank account, authorized by state law, which allows the account owner to designate one or more beneficiaries to...