A Trust is a fiduciary relationship between parties, and it allows a Trustee to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary of those assets. Specifically, a Trust can be created to direct how your assets are utilized and how they pass to the beneficiary. Normally, Trusts are created to reduce an estate tax liability or […]
Yes, we believe it’s always advisable to seek legal assistance when funding a trust, especially when you’re dealing with the nuances of what type of trust you want, what type of assets you want placed in the trust, determining the list of assets, understanding the tax-related consequences of how items will be titled if they […]
Absolutely, you can add assets to a trust at any time. This can be done by titling the asset from your name into the trust name. The only consideration is to make sure that you’re not titling assets in a trust name that are better left to just changing a beneficiary designation. Is there any […]
There are several important advantages that come from avoiding the probate process. First, time. If you are the owner of a small business that you intend to pass along to a family member, this can be especially important. Probate puts everything in a state of limbo, sometimes leading to long delays before important business decisions […]
Depending on the size of your business, you may not need an attorney as in-house counsel or on your staff and payroll. However, it is always a good idea to have a strong relationship with an attorney so you feel comfortable picking up the phone to ask questions. Whether those questions happen once a week […]
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The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
