Protecting Your Family's Future

Month: January 2015

This blog has previously talked about different trust types and the way they can be used as tools to meet certain estate planning goals. This week, let's look at why a trust may be a good idea for some individuals who want to have a bit more control over how their...

Regular readers of this space may recall that guardianship of an adult may occur if that adult becomes no longer competent to handle some or all of his or her own affairs. We have discussed that any competent adult can file a petition to determine someone's...

Previously, this blog has discussed what wills are, as well as what happens if someone dies without a last will and testament. There are other special cases as well, however, including what is called an "elective share" or sometimes a "spousal share." As a public...

The Uniform Laws Commission attempts to promote stability and consistency in state statutes by promulgating uniform laws that states can use in their own legislative processes. The commission has delved into the area of trusts and estates by publishing a "Uniform...