What is an A/B Trust?

What is an A/B Trust?

What is an A/B Trust? Many of my prospective clients have heard the term “A/B Trust”, but they rarely know what it means, even when they have an A/B Trust themselves. (I’ve even had cases where people didn’t realize they had an A/B Trust in the...
When Should I Update My Will/Trust?

When Should I Update My Will/Trust?

Happy New Year! Since today is New Year’s Day, it seemed like a good time to bring up a frequently asked question: When should I update my will/trust? I have colleagues who recommend reviewing your will and trust every New Year’s Day to ensure it’s up to date. But do...
Top Blog Posts of 2023

Top Blog Posts of 2023

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. In keeping with tradition, this final blog post of the year highlights the blog articles that got the most attention this past year. I hope you enjoy this trip down Memory Lane! Note: In previous years, I also included...
5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

If you’ve already created your estate plan (i.e. a will and trust, plus a few other documents), then you’re ahead of most of the American population. However, things can still go wrong, even when you’ve created a proper estate plan. Here are a five common estate...
What does funding my trust mean?

What does funding my trust mean?

If you’ve worked with a lawyer to create a trust, you’ve probably heard this term before. “Funding your trust” is a common refrain for estate planning lawyers, mainly because so many clients fail to take this crucial step, creating problems for...