Living Trusts: Do They Protect Your Assets From Creditors?Author: Phil Craig
A surprising number of readers want to know
"Can a living trust protect my family's assets from creditors
and lawsuits?"I think there are some promoters out there that use this as a
pitch to get people to set up a living trust using thei
Second Marriages - Estate Planning ConcernsAuthor: Phil Craig
One of the biggest areas of dispute in estate planning is with second marriages. Here is a question I received. I’ve changed the facts around so that I am not giving specific legal advice.Phil,My dad, age 87, is getting married soon
Offshore Asset Protection Trusts for US CitizensAuthor: Rhiannon Williamson
When it comes to discussing offshore anything and US citizens - from offshore trusts to investments, from offshore banking to company incorporation - it’s important to note the following facts: -- US citizens are taxed on their worldwide in
Reasons for Estate PlanningAuthor: Steve Mueller
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? The courts will decide who will raise your children, manage your assets, inherit your possessions, and administer your estate. Heirs must usually agree on a court appointed administrator. If som
An Estate Planning PrimerAuthor: Bill Willard
An estate plan can be designed by clients and their professional advisors to achieve the client’s personal and financial objectives. Or, it can be an arrangement imposed upon survivors by state intestate succession laws if someone dies with¬out a
Estate PlanningAuthor: Neda Dabestani-Ryba
Estate planning can enable you to control your property while you are alive, take care of you and your loved ones if you become disabled, and give what you have to whom you want, the way you want, and when you want, and if you wish, you can save e
Your Estate Planning BasicsAuthor: Amy Nichols
You have probably accomplished a great deal with your life. Over the years you have worked, planned and saved. Perhaps you have even made some sacrifices to achieve your current level of success. It’s a sure bet that you will want to pass along yo
Planning for Real Estate with Estate PlanningAuthor: Nicole Soltau
One of the most important considerations you will need to make in regards to your real estate holdings and your estate includes tax planning. If not handled properly, your estate could end up getting hit with significant losses due to taxes after
Estate Planning And The Revocable Living TrustAuthor: David Hallstrom
According to Plan-My-Estate.com - With a Revocable Living Trust, you transfer the title of any of your assets (such as a house) from yourself as an individual, to yourself as Trustee of the Trust. Then you, as the Trustee of the Trust, manage the
Estate Planning & Living Trust InformationAuthor: Jeffrey Broobin
There is often confusion, that estate planning is something only rich people or people in their later years need to take care of. This is a real problem because almost everyone but the very poor needs Estate Planning. Wherever you live in the Unit
