Why should you consider a living trust?
A living trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer your property and assets to another person while you are still alive. This can be helpful if you want your loved ones to avoid probate court after you die. Having a living trust has pros and cons, and it...
What are the benefits of having a revocable trust?
If you are worried about how your heirs will manage your estate once you are gone, a revocable trust can help you address these concerns. Here is how it works. After establishing a revocable trust and appointing someone to manage it on your behalf, you can then...
What can an educational trust provide?
If you're starting up a trust focused on your heir’s education, you're probably thinking about the cost of college. Many people use a trust like this as part of their estate planning to ensure that the money they leave behind is actually used for college tuition,...
Don’t appoint a relative as trustee for a spendthrift trust
As we have mentioned in previous blogs, funding a spendthrift trust is a good way to protect your beneficiaries from their worst instincts regarding money. But when you are adding one to your estate plan, there is something else that you may want to consider. Choosing...
How an estate plan can reflect your values
Most people think of estate planning as a purely financial process. You have assets, you need to leave them to the next generation, and you need a plan so that it happens the way that you want. You may also think beyond just financial assets and consider things like...
Establishing a trust for your special needs child
One of the top concerns for families in Nevada is ensuring that their heirs remain provided for after they’re gone. For those with special needs children, this concern is even greater. Estate planning can empower you to achieve this goal. In turn, you can rest easy in...
What does it mean to fund a trust?
A trust is an estate planning tool that makes it easier for you to pass assets down to your heirs. When you create a trust, you can place stipulations on who will receive the assets and when they will get them. One thing that you must remember, however, is that trusts...
How should you fund your living trust?
Many individuals assume that you need to have significant wealth to fund a trust. While that may be the case with some trusts, that's unnecessary if you plan to set up a living trust. Several factors may motivate an individual to set up a revocable trust. You may want...
Can my grandchildren benefit from a trust?
Trusts are valuable tools for those who have a specific legacy they would like to leave behind when they die. All too often, your wishes and plans could wind up undermined by the actions or preferences of the people you name as beneficiaries or heirs. They could waste...
Topics to address when setting up a trust for a minor
In addition to the sheer joy of welcoming a child into the world, becoming a parent also comes with a certain level of added responsibility. Parents in Nevada who wish to better prepare to protect the future of their kids could benefit from exploring the available...