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  • 4 Genius Ways to Avoid Probate in Texas

    Establish a Revocable Living Trust You can easily avoid probate in Texas by setting up a revocable living trust. With a revocable living trust, you have full control over your assets during your lifetime, and they The successor trustee can manage the trust assets without court intervention. Protection against challenges: Revocable living trusts can help minimize the risk of legal challenges

  • 92-Year-Old Media Mogul’s Health and Succession Plan Closely Watched

    A trust was established to oversee Redstone’s 80% stake after Redstone dies or when there is a legal Under the succession plan, seven trustees would oversee Redstone’s National Amusements interests, including Dauman, the Viacom CEO, also is a trustee. The seven trustees would have a fiduciary responsibility to exercise, Dauman said. No one individual will control the trust; rather, it will operate by a majority vote.

  • Ensuring Your Legacy Through Estate Planning

    Trusts You can also name a charity as a trust beneficiary or create a trust specifically for a charitable Charitable Remainder Trust: With this trust, you or people you designate can receive the trust income Charitable Lead Trust: Conversely, with this trust, charities you designate can receive the trust income for the trust term. Incentive Trusts: While not a specific type of trust, an incentive trust refers to using incentive clauses

  • Why You Should Have an Estate Plan

    One way to plan for this situation is to make use of incentive trusts. These are a type of trust designed to encourage or disincentivize certain behavior. A special needs trust, on the other hand, may protect a beneficiary from losing government benefits or However, if they are a minor, it may be advisable to set up a trust that will allow the trustee to control Trusts allow you to control how your assets are distributed and can cover specific circumstances.

  • A New Era of Estate Planning

    Part of the deceased spouse’s assets equal to the estate tax exemption amount would be placed into a trust The surviving spouse didn’t technically own the assets held in the trust. The assets that the surviving spouse owned outside of the trust would also pass without estate tax up For many, a credit shelter trust isn’t necessary for estate tax purposes. If the spouse opts to disclaim the assets, they’ll pass into a bypass trust established for his or her

  • Tips on Creating a “Life After Me” Document

    (April 28, 2016) “How to Prepare a ‘Life After Me’ Document” #estateplanning #PlanningfortheFuture #Trusts

  • Make Sure the Kids Don’t Blow Their Inheritance

    trust—which will be effective upon his or her death. Another way to do this is to create a trust in a separate trust document during the parent’s lifetime The parent will have to designate a trustee to administer the trust. and in accordance with the terms of the trust. For example, the trust can set forth the terms of distribution.

  • Former NY Governor Moving Fast as Executor of Father’s Estate

    , 90-unit rental building his father developed in 1960—into the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust The trust has been a big patron of organizations such as the Public Theater and City College. put another development bought for $165 million in February by the family business into a charitable trust

  • What Happens When You Die Without A Will In Texas?

    Understanding Intestate Succession Laws in Texas In Texas, when a person dies without a valid will or trust The probate court process involves appointing an executor or administrator to manage and distribute your of properly after your passing, it is important to make provisions for them in a will or, better, a trust You can set up trusts or designate beneficiaries in your will to ensure that their needs are met. This includes making a will, setting up trusts , designating beneficiaries for retirement accounts and

  • Estate Planning During a Divorce: 4 Key Considerations

    With your spouse, you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after your Continue reading to learn more about using a trust for these reasons. living trust will spell out instructions and requirements for paying alimony and child support. The trust’s creator – the grantor – is required to fund the trust, which will make payments according to the trust’s provisions.

  • Special Needs Estate Planning: Basic Strategies and Tactics

    directly, consider establishing a first-party supplemental (special) needs trust. The trust can be established by the individual or their guardian and, when properly drafted, will not Create a Third-Party Special Needs Trust Establishing a third-party supplemental (special) needs trust by the creator of the trust. Transfers to a special needs trust generally incur no penalty.

  • Helping Loved Ones With Special Needs Live Their Best Lives

    These trusts are designed to hold assets that can be used for the benefit of a loved one with special When created and managed properly, the assets in a special needs trust do not count when the government This makes these trusts the preferred way to incorporate a loved one with special needs into a parent The assets in a special needs trust can be used to supplement the support received from the government For example, trust funds can be used to buy additional clothing, pay for special dental care, rent or

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