Month November 2017

Who Needs a Living Trust?

The question is often asked, “Do I need a living trust?” Some estate planning attorneys tell everyone that they need a trust.  But, whether a revocable living trust is needed or not depends upon a number of factors, such as…

Is a Trust Required to Avoid Probate?

While a revocable living trust is a common estate planning tool for avoiding probate, using a trust is not the only way to avoid probate.  To be clear, we prepare many, many living trusts.  Family trusts are the foundation of perhaps…