Category Archives: Living Trust

Selecting the trustee of your living trust

In selecting a successor trustee for a living trust, people often gloss over the complications involved and think in terms of such broad generalizations as who will “manage my estate” or “take care of my beneficiaries” or “settle my estate.” In reality, a trustee performs very specialized, complicated functions. The trustee must prudently invest assets, … Continue reading Selecting the trustee of your living trust

How to include your charitable causes in your living trust and estate plan

People are often invested deeply in their charitable causes. Some give their money. Some donate their time. Some share their talent. To them, their charitable causes are an important part of who they are. It is important for such clients to discuss with their attorney whether they want that legacy to continue in their estate plan … Continue reading How to include your charitable causes in your living trust and estate plan

Trust inheritance provision to help your beneficiary buy a home

Your living trust can provide that, after your death, wealth remains in trust for your child (or other intended beneficiary) to help with designated purposes. Well known examples of such purposes are health and education. But another purpose is help with buying a house. For example, your trust could provide that, after your death, the trustee may … Continue reading Trust inheritance provision to help your beneficiary buy a home