Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?

Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?

Congratulations! You are now legally an adult. Although you may not feel any different, from a legal standpoint, a great deal has changed. When you were a minor (under age 18), your parents were your legal guardians responsible for making all your decisions. Now that...
How to Choose the Initial Trustee of Your Trust

How to Choose the Initial Trustee of Your Trust

When you establish a trust, you nominate someone to be the trustee. If you are creating a revocable living trust, you will likely be the initial trustee. You will also want to name successors or backup trustees to step in and manage the trust’s affairs if you can no...