A trustee has control over the maintenance and investment of trust resources, as well as the distribution of those assets to the beneficiaries of the trust. Nothing shatters the security of trust beneficiaries more thoroughly than the realization that a trustee has...
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Leaving your estate in safe hands after you are gone
When you bequeath loved ones part of your estate through a will, they will be the legally recognized owners of the said assets and property. Therefore, they can sell them off if they wish. Creditors can also repossess them for a debt owed. To protect your estate from...
The purpose of a spendthrift trust
A spendthrift trust is a tool that allows you to provide a secure financial future for your child who has difficulty managing money. Your child will receive incremental payments on a schedule that you devise when you set up the trust. This ensures that your child will...
What’s your plan for your bank account when you die?
Most adults have a deep-seated need to care for their loved ones. One way that you can do this after you pass away is to establish an estate plan. This is a set of legal documents that relay your wishes about what type of care you desire if you’re incapacitated and...
When can you have a trustee removed?
It’s not uncommon for the beneficiary of a trust to be unhappy with the person appointed to be the trustee by their deceased loved one. Whether it’s an older sibling, a stepparent, a friend or a colleague of your loved one that you’d never previously met, the...