Can I Add An Asset To My Trust At Any Time?

Can I Add An Asset To My Trust At Any Time?

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...
Advantages of Avoiding Probate

Advantages of Avoiding Probate

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,...
10 Steps to a Knockout Estate Plan

10 Steps to a Knockout Estate Plan

Nobody likes thinking about what will happen after they’re gone. Estate planning is essential, though, especially if you want to make sure your loved ones are adequately cared for after you’ve passed away. Even though most people agree that estate planning...

Do I Need a Will? Who Needs a Will and When

A recent survey revealed that 78% of millennials (ages 18-36,) and 64% of Gen X-ers (ages 37-52,) do not have a will. By contrast, 81% of those ages 72 or older, and 58% of baby boomers (ages 53-71,) do have a document in place to ensure proper distribution of funds...