It may seem like the perfect solution for those who own their homes but struggle to meet the ever-increasing cost of daily living. The commercials on TV promise that a reverse mortgage allows you to use the value built up in your home to enjoy life. Everyone looks so happy […]
Author: April Nordhaus
Clients often feel a great sense of relief after creating a will, living trust, power of attorney or other estate planning documents. Knowing they have taken the right steps to protect themselves and their loved ones provides great peace of mind. However, that peace of mind should come with an […]
While you might think of your estate plan as a way to protect your loved ones after you pass away, it is important to realize that certain aspects of your estate plan can provide vital protection for you during your lifetime. For that reason, estate planning is critical for all […]
While people used to think of trusts as something only used by the extremely wealthy, the popularity of revocable living trusts as part of a probate avoidance strategy has focused more attention on these versatile estate planning tools. Avoiding probate is just the tip of the iceberg. Trusts can accomplish […]
If you have created a revocable living trust to avoid probate or you are considering establishing a special needs trust or other type of trust, you may have heard that it is important to “fund” your trust. This is indeed an important task and it can involve some complex steps […]