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- KEEPING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST UPDATED IN HOUSTON
loved one so that you can update the trust to reflect those changes. Have there been any changes to the law that affect the effectiveness of the trust? Have your assets changed? When major changes come up, they can necessitate changes in the special needs trust. Whether health or life changes have impacted someone’s ability to perform the task, an official change
- Saving Money with Online Wills and Trusts can Result in More Expenses in Probate
When online will forms are completed incorrectly, the wills become invalid and the estate is treated
- Which Will is the Right Fit? Breaking Down the Basic Types
Basic wills, holographic wills, and pour-over wills all have different purposes. When to Modify an Existing Will Even with a formal valid will in place, changes in life circumstances Health Changes – updating is wise if diminished health requires more care oversight for heirs. Tax Law Changes – revised estate tax exemptions or adjustments may enable your heirs to take more from Contact us at Your Legacy Legal Care™ in Texas anytime to evaluate changes and ensure the courts properly
- What to Know About Estate Planning After a Divorce
When going through a divorce, there are many things you must end up updating or changing because of your things like bank accounts , retirement beneficiaries, life insurance beneficiaries, and other assets are changed changing so is your estate plan. This means that if you change the beneficiary for a bank account on your Will from your ex-spouse to Plan For Your Children As your marriage and life change, so will your children.
- 5 Reasons Why Putting Your House in a Trust is a Game-Changer
Putting your house in a trust may be the game-changer you are looking for. of the trust, they will be legally obligated to manage it based on its terms, even if circumstances change If needed, changes can be made to the trust as well, with proper legal guidance and documentation. type of trust that’s best for you, assist you with putting property in the trust, and help you make changes
- Retirement Tips and Answers to Tough Questions
Questions arise when this happens, and people wonder if they need to throw away their wills and powers Why take the chance that a power of attorney in one state might not pass muster in another? When the 5-Year Clock Starts on a Roth IRA” #RothIRAs #ProbateAttorney #WillChanges #PowerofAttorney #Wills
- What to Do If You Suspect Elder Financial Abuse
elderly person to make investments that are not in their best interest Persuading an elderly person to change Changes in financial behavior — For example, they may stop paying bills, become secretive about their Sudden changes to wills or estate plans — This may include changes that benefit someone who is not a family member or changes that go against the elderly person’s wishes. It’s also important to set up a power of attorney document to reduce the chances of financial exploitation
- Saving Money with Online Wills and Trusts can Result in More Expenses in Probate
When online will forms are completed incorrectly, the wills become invalid and the estate is treated
- How Often Do You Need to Update Your Estate Planning?
Experts recommend updating your estate plan every three to five years—whether changing beneficiary designations Some of these major life changes include: Marital or domestic partnership changes for you or family members of someone in your estate plan A significant change in financial status Illness or disability of a spouse their estate planning is that they want to change their beneficiaries. If you want to change beneficiaries or remove a beneficiary, it is essential to make sure it is reflected
- The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust
revocable living trust is a popular estate planning tool that offers several benefits over traditional wills Flexibility The trust document can be amended or revoked anytime, allowing you to make changes as life ’s circumstances change. For example, if you need to remove assets, add assets, or change beneficiaries on the trust, you can Significant life changes, such as the birth of a child, marriage, divorce, or changes in state or tax
- What Are the New Rules for Special Needs Trust?
But as with any area of law, rules, and regulations around these trusts are subject to change. Recent changes to the rules governing SNTs could potentially alter the landscape of your financial planning While these changes may seem complex and overwhelming at first glance, don’t worry – we’re here to help Changes to Special Needs Trust Rules There is been a bit of a shake-up in the regulations that govern Estate Planning Under the New Rules for Special Needs Trusts Following the recent legislative changes
- What Is a Trust Protector, and Do I Need One?
concept fairly new to modern trusts, it also allows more flexibility for long-term trusts to adapt to changing trust that will be in effect for a long time, to ensure that it is not adversely affected by legal changes Some powers that trust protector can assume include: Veto or change investment decisions Remove or replace trustee Resolve disputes between the beneficiaries, or the trustees, or the beneficiaries and trustees Change additional beneficiaries if new descendants are born Permit amendments to the trust to account for changes