What’s Probate?  Sounds Scary, and It Can Be.

What’s Probate? Sounds Scary, and It Can Be.

Regardless of whether someone has a will, their family will have to go through probate (but not for assets in a trust … and we’ll get to that ). The purpose of probate is to change ownership of an asset from the name of the deceased to the name of the beneficiary. The...
Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust:  Which Is Best for You?

Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: Which Is Best for You?

A properly funded trust allows you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provides organization, maintains control, and provides for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a trust is a book of instructions wherein you tell your trusted people what to do, when....