When Is a Trust Involved in Probate?
When Is a Trust Involved in Probate? In general, a trust will help your estate to avoid probate. However, there are certain scenarios when probate may be required. In this article, we will consider one circumstance when a trust may be involved in probate. How a Trust Works When you create a trust, you create an entity that is separate from yourself. Individuals are subject to probate, but entities are not. For your assets [...]
LLC Operating Agreement
LLC Operating Agreement An LLC Operating Agreement is a contract between the members of an LLC. This contract outlines the rules and regulations that govern business decisions. In this article, we will outline what an LLC Operating Agreement typically includes and why creating one may be advantageous for you. LLC Operating Agreement vs. Articles of Organization It is important not to confuse an Operating Agreement with Articles of Organization. Articles of Organization are public [...]
Avoiding Guardianship
Avoiding Guardianship Avoiding guardianship is what most people hope to achieve in their lifetimes. A guardianship is someone who has been court appointed to care for the financial and health care interests of another person. Many people find themselves needing to file for guardianship to help care for an aging parent. Why does this happen and how can you avoid it? Read on to find out. The Mistake The key mistake that most people make [...]
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes-Part 4
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes Celebrity estate planning mistakes are entertaining, but they can also teach us valuable lessons. In the fourth installment of our celebrity estate planning mistakes series, we will examine the estates of Howard Hughes, Doris Duke, Aretha Franklin, Barry White, and Michael Crichton. Howard Hughes Died: April 5, 1976 Estimated Worth: $11 Billion Howard Hughes passed without valid estate planning documents. He had verbally expressed that he wished to give his [...]
Testate vs. Intestate Estates
Testate vs. Intestate Estate A testate vs. intestate estate have very different procedural requirements. The exact steps you will need to take will depend on what type of estate you are dealing with. In this article, we will go over what is involved in probating testate vs. intestate estates. Defining Terms To summarize, a testate estate is the estate of a person who dies with a Last Will and Testament. On the other hand, [...]
Miller Trust
Miller Trust A Miller Trust, or an Income Only Trust, is a type of Irrevocable Trust. You can use this trust to help you qualify for Medicaid. In this article, we will go over the basics of how a Miller Trust works in the State of Arizona. Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) ALTCS is the Medicaid system in Arizona that provides in-home or long-term care for individuals who meet certain financial requirements. This [...]