There are several types of lists you think of when going back to school: supply list, apparel list, must have list, and the list goes on. As you are planning and getting those kiddos back into school, there are several things you should be thinking about too...FINDING THE RIGHT ESTATE PLANNING FIRM. I know, it typically does not rank at the top of the list, but why not let it be at the top of the list this year. You have procrastinated long enough. When you search for the Right Estate … [Read more...] about Back to School List – Estate Planning Firm
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Child Suffering from Apert Syndrome Receives Life-Changing Treatment
Aiden Skees, a 9-year-old from Prospect, was born with Apert Syndrome. This rare genetic defect affects only around 50 children in the United States every year. Apert Syndrome is a defect in which the bones of the skull, face, and hands are fused, which prohibits normal growth and affects the shape of the head and face. Children like Aiden can benefit a great deal from a properly drafted special needs trust. The results of Aiden’s last surgery were life-changing Aiden underwent his fifteenth … [Read more...] about Child Suffering from Apert Syndrome Receives Life-Changing Treatment
Using a Spendthrift Trust in your Inheritance Planning
More likely than not, you are already familiar with trusts. They are agreements between a trustee and the person making the trust (the grantor) that is based on trust and confidence. In creating a trust, you must first draft a trust agreement that will provide the trustee with the authority needed to manage the trust assets and distribute them to the named beneficiaries. These actions are taken only in accordance with the terms of the trust document. A spendthrift trust is just a special type of … [Read more...] about Using a Spendthrift Trust in your Inheritance Planning
The Difference Between a Living Trust and a Durable Power of Attorney
There are many different estate planning options, all of which can help you achieve your goals in preparing for the future. A living trust and a durable power of attorney are two common examples. Clients are often confused as to the difference between the two estate planning tools. Let our living trust lawyers explain the similarities and differences between a living trust and a durable power of attorney. What is a Living Trust? A "living trust" is a particular type of trust that goes into … [Read more...] about The Difference Between a Living Trust and a Durable Power of Attorney
