Understanding the Odds: Your Chances of Successfully Contesting a Trust

Before contesting a trust, it’s important to ensure you have the right legal grounds, along with clear evidence that trust law has been breached in some way. It also helps to understand what the process of contesting a trust actually looks like, and to explore options for an alternative resolution....

As Circumstances Change, So Should Your Estate Plan

Summary Life changes all the time. As it does, your estate plan should change with it. Most estate planning lawyers recommend revisiting your will and trust every three to four years. Additionally, revisit it if you experience any of the following circumstances: You get married, get divorced, or lose your...

Wills vs. Trusts: In Plain English

emember that wills, by contrast, are considered to be death documents...(but)living trusts lets you make changes or even dissolve the trust during your lifetime

The Importance of Properly Funding Your Trust

A living trust can be an effective way to transfer assets to your heirs upon your death. However, it’s important to remember that creating trust is merely the first step. It’s equally essential to ensure that the trust is fully funded. I

3 Key Provisions in Your Financial Power of Attorney

There are several important provisions to include in your financial power of attorney, including: The power to gift. The power to amend an estate plan. The power to prosecute and defend legal actions. Learn about these provisions' advantages and potential risks from living trust attorney Max Alavi. 3 Key Provisions...