Guardianship is a legal process that appoints someone to make decisions for another individual who is deemed unable to do so themselves. This can be due to a minor's age, an adult's disability or even an older adult's declining mental faculties. If you're considering...
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Can a pour-over will protect your special needs family member?
For those with a special needs family member, a well-crafted estate plan is essential. Including a special needs trust can help to safeguard your relative's eligibility for government benefits while offering supplemental support. But what happens if you die before...
Don’t appoint family members as trustees for spendthrift trusts
When it is necessary to protect the best interests of beneficiaries by funding spendthrift trusts, great care should be taken when designating the trustees to oversee, manage and disburse funds to your loved ones. While it might seem easier to appoint a close relative...
What traits are important in an estate executor?
There are many components that come together to create a successful estate plan. If you have yet to begin this process, you’ll likely have to create a will and possibly set up and fund trusts. You also have to name someone as the executor of your estate. This person...