You don’t have to be fabulously wealthy to benefit from a trust. For many people, a trust is a great financial planning tool. What Is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement between the person who sets up the trust and transfers property to it (the “grantor”) and the individual or institution that agrees […]
Estate and Trusts
Is a Living Trust Right for You?
You may have seen advertisements touting the creation of a revocable living trust as a good way to avoid probate. And for some people it is. However, it may not be appropriate for everyone or for every situation. Probate is a court-supervised proceeding that can be time consuming and expensive. That’s why a big advantage […]