Trusts And Trust Administration

As is the case with many California residents, your pet has a special place in your life and relies on you for all of its needs. Perhaps you have wondered what would happen to your pet if you were to pass away with no one to care for it. There is a solution whereby...

Revocable living trusts are quite popular for many people in estate planning. These trusts are set up and operate while the grantor is still alive and can help avoid probate court after the grantor dies. Revocable living trusts are used to manage assets while the...

California residents who are interested in planning an estate may have questions about incorporating a trust into their preparations. Knowing what trusts are available and which ones work best in certain circumstances makes the choice easier. The first priority is...

California residents who wish to donate their estate to a charity may be interested in learning how a charitable trust works and how it may benefit them. Charitable trusts, as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code, are non-exempt trusts exclusively made for charitable...

California residents often incorporate trusts into their estate plans. Contrary to some popular myths, trusts may have significant value during the life of the grantor, they do not require as much work to create as people might think and they can be useful for those...

Many individuals sometimes make the mistake of relying solely on wills or not doing estate planning at all. Wills are subject to probate and therefore the attendant public scrutiny of court documents. By setting up a revocable trust, actor and California resident...

California residents who are looking into estate planning may be interested in one type of trust that can help to avoid probate while giving the person control of their money during their lifetime. This trust, however, is not without its drawbacks. Trusts are estate...

Music fans in California may be interested in the execution of the estate of Lou Reed. According to reports, it has reportedly brought in more than $20 million since his death on Oct. 27, 2013. The probate court in Manhattan reported that the musician's estate is...

Residents of California nearing the age of retirement may be wondering how they should arrange for their property and assets to be passed on in the event that something happens to them. A revocable trust may be a good way for individuals to provide for the...

Many California residents consider trusts to be an essential part of their estate plans. Trusts allow people to set the terms of how money should be spent by the beneficiaries, as well as appoint someone to oversee the assets, which can be an attractive option when...