By: David J. Willis | 2010-04-02 | Real Estate A living trust (also called an "intervivos trust") is a specific kind of land trust designed to hold property (primarily real estate) during the life of the trustor in order to avoid probate and reduce estate/inheritance taxes at the time of the trustor's death. read more
By: Jack Landry | 2010-10-26 | Article Marketing Understanding how important a will or a living trust is may not be your focus in your life right now. This article describes some reasons as to why you should start developing one of these documents as soon as possible. read more
By: Dennis Gac | 2010-11-11 | National, state, local A living trust is quite similar to a will. Like a will, you can name specific beneficiaries or heir/s to your property and assets after your death. But unlike a will, a trust can already benefit you while you are still alive. There is also the freedom to create a joint living trust as well, which is, basically, the assets of husband and wife combined together in a single trust governed by a single trust document. But, like a will, creating a trust also requires certain requirements and... read more
By: Dennis Gac | 2010-11-11 | National, state, local What is the difference between a will and a living trust? In a will, you can state how you want your property to be distributed to your chosen beneficiaries, and the affairs will be handled after your death. It is somehow similar to but different from a living trust, which can already benefit you while you are still alive. read more
By: cusacklawoffice | 2011-08-12 | Intellectual property A trust means, one or more people handle or manage the property of the request of another person. When you alive then a living trust is created. A single entity is the easy way to organize or manage your assets read more
By: Quinn Jackson | 2010-12-08 | Law People are prone to accidents; that‘s why they are called such. We should all keep a lawyer in mind in case of the event of an accident of any kind. This is a preparation plan for the likely possibility of an auto, personal or malpractice accident that can occur at any juncture of our existence. read more
By: gardnerwilkinson | 2011-06-28 | Law A living trust form helps you make provisions for your loved ones in the event of your death. If you have property, you can create a trust to ensure that this property is distributed exactly how you want, after you die. To assist you with your trust requirements, consult a legal firm that offers living trust services. read more
By: Joanne Fanizza | 2010-03-30 | Law Is the living trust right for you? The revocable living trust has gained superstar status in certain circles lately, and it certainly has its advantages. But it also has its disadvantages. What the pundits recommend may not be the best course of action for you or your loved ones. Learn more about this estate planning tool, its pluses and perils. read more
By: Kandice Day Linwright | 2011-09-16 | Intellectual property When you're in the process of speaking with an estate lawyer he or she may talk to about not only preparing your last will and testament but also a living trust as well. These documents, while they do go hand-in-hand, perform different purposes. read more
By: Sebastian Gibson | 2008-10-12 | Taxes It doesn’t matter where you live, La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad or San Marcos, for instance in San Diego, CA, or Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda or Corona del Mar as an example in Orange County, California, or even in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells or La Quinta in the Coachella Valley, trusts are a useful tool for estate planning attorneys to reduce probate expenses and estate taxes for individuals. When a trust is set up, one person’s legal property is held in trust by the trustee for . read more
By: Phillip Congleton | 2011-11-11 | Debt Consolidation Over the recent number of years this nations over all confidence in the federal government has disappeared. Though there is many causes for this lackluster approval rating, it can be asserted that the status of our economy is center in our minds. This started mainly because of the drop within the real estate marketplace and has spread all throughout the economic system. The root trigger however ma read more
By: KraftLawIN | 2011-02-19 | Law One of the most common mistakes that people make with estate planning is in thinking that if they are not wealthy, they don't need a living trust. If you consider the value of everything you own, such as you home, vehicles, bank accounts, art collection, jewelry, and life insurance, you will likely find that your estate is worth much more than what you think. read more