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In many movies and TV shows, after someone passes away, the family members assemble in the presence of the probate and estate administration attorney for a formal reading of the will. But with so many obligations to attend to, what if you can’t make it? Do you need to make […]
Category: Wills & Trusts
Giving to a charitable organization is a way to leave a lasting legacy for the future. Whether you want to designate a gift to honor a loved one or further a specific cause or you simply want to help leave the world a better place, planning for charitable gifts as […]
When you are the beneficiary of a trust, the assets in that trust have been placed there for your use. You deserve to have those assets properly managed and to receive distributions in accordance with the trust terms. If the trustee is not living up to obligations in some way, […]
What Happens to My Living Trust When I Am No Longer Living?
September 22, 2023 April Nordhaus Estate Planning Probate and Estate/Trust Administration Wills & Trusts
Many people in Texas work with an estate planning attorney to set up a revocable living trust to avoid probate. Others set up living trusts to provide care for loved ones with special needs or for other purposes. These trusts differ from testamentary trusts which only take effect after the […]
Why You Need a Successor Trustee
September 15, 2023 April Nordhaus Estate Planning Probate and Estate/Trust Administration Wills & Trusts
If you’re planning to set up a revocable living trust to avoid probate or another type of trust to meet estate planning goals, you’re making a wise move. But one step to consider carefully is your choice of successor trustee. In this post, we’ll examine what a successor trustee does, […]