estate planning

Wills and trusts are estate-planning musts. A will becomes effective upon death of the testator, but a trust may be used to distribute property sooner. Wills and trusts are estate planning tools that govern the distribution of your estate, among other things, but they both serve separate purposes. They can also be used together to […]

Beneficiary deeds transfer property at the time of the owner’s death. Learn the basics of beneficiary deed law to see if this legal solution suits your needs. In the United States, millions of dollars of real estate changes hands daily. In 2019 alone, more than 5.3 billion existing homes were sold across the country. To be legally binding, […]

A special needs trust can help provide financial support for a loved one who relies on needs-based programs. Learn more about how these trusts work. Parents who have a child who has a disability often wonder how they can ensure their child is cared for after they pass away. There are many options available to […]

Protect your beneficiaries from the expense and hassle of probate with good estate planning. Learn about some common and legal options for avoiding probate. It’s possible to legally avoid probate in many cases. Depending on what type of assets you want to keep out of probate and who you want to pass them onto, the […]