Spousal Lifetime Asset Trust
Spousal Lifetime Asset Trust A spousal lifetime asset trust, or SLAT, is a type of irrevocable trust that is set up to reduce estate taxes. In this article, we will go over how a spousal lifetime asset trust works, the benefits one provides, and information you should consider before you create one. Purpose A spousal lifetime asset trust serves a very specific purpose. It allows married couples to take advantage of the currently high [...]
Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary Trusts Testamentary trusts are a type of trust that is created through your Will after you pass away. In this article, we will go over what a testamentary trust is and how it works. The Basics Testamentary trusts are trusts set up by your Last Will and Testament. Your Will instructs your executor to set up the trust upon your death. To do this the validity of the Will must be proven by [...]
Pet Trusts
Pet Trusts Pets Trusts are a legally enforceable way to provide for the care of your pets if you ever become permanently incapacitated or upon your demise. In this article, we will go over how pet trusts work and the information you need to consider before creating one. How Pet Trusts Work The pet owner is the grantor, or the individual creating the trust. While the grantor is alive and well, they will also be [...]
Common Probate Terms
Common Probate Terms There are common probate terms that you will come across during the course of your proceedings. Below, we will define these common probate terms to help you better prepare for carrying out your duties. Probate Before going into specific probate terms, it is important to briefly define what probate is. Probate is the court guided process through which a deceased person’s property is distributed and their debts are paid. If someone [...]
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes-Part 3
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes This is the third installment in our celebrity estate planning mistakes series. In this article, we will go over the mistakes Princess Diana, Florence Griffith Joyner, Jimi Hendrix, Jenni Rivera, and Michael Jackson made. We can all learn from their mistakes and protect our families. Princess Diana Died: August 31, 1997 Estimated Worth: $31.5 Million When Princess Diana passed, she had a Will that named her mother and sister as [...]
Duties of Being a Successor Trustee
Duties of Being a Successor Trustee The duties of being a successor trustee will vary from trust to trust. But your role does not come into effect until the initial trustee becomes incapacitated or is deceased. In this article, we will go over some of the duties of being a successor trustee to give you a better idea of what may be required of you. Information You Need Now While the initial trustee is [...]