Posts in Trusts

Jun 04 How a Charitable Remainder Trust Works

A couple lives well on their incomes, but the biggest asset they own is a tract of unimproved real estate that the wife received ...

Mar 22 As a Trust Beneficiary, Am I Required to Pay Taxes?

When an irrevocable trust makes a distribution, it deducts the income distributed on its own tax return and issues the beneficiary ...

Mar 15 What Mistake Did Hollywood Director John Singleton Make with his Estate?

Hollywood director John Singleton didn’t do his family any favors by committing the most common mistake when it came to planning ...

Feb 24 What is a Special Needs Trust and How Can It Benefit My Family?

For the many people with special needs, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid are critical sources of support for those with ...

Feb 03 Estate Planning: Remaining Even and Fair in Distribution

Treating everyone equally in estate planning can get complicated, even with the best of intentions. What if a family wants to ...

Jan 27 A Last Will or Living Trust: What’s Better To Accomplish My Goals?

Everyone knows what a last will and testament is. However, a will is not always the best way to distribute your assets, explains ...