by Brian Douglas | Dec 15, 2017 | Estate Planning
One of the most important decisions a person writing his or her trust needs to make is choosing who will be the trustee. However, not everyone knows what a trustee does. Below is a description of what a trustee does and why he or she is so important to the trust. What...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
If you are like most people, your home is the highest-value asset in your estate. As a large part of your estate, you will want to make sure that your home is properly prepared to transfer to your intended heir(s) as quickly, privately, and affordably as possible....
by Brian Douglas | Dec 7, 2017 | Estate Planning
The holiday season is a time for family, for thinking about what is most important in your life, and for showing those you love how much they mean to you. While it may not be the most festive thing on your mind, estate planning may be the most important gift that you...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 1, 2017 | Estate Planning
Having an estate plan is not enough. For an estate plan to actually work, it needs to be done properly and thoughtfully. However, many people make common estate planning errors that could seriously jeopardize what happens with that person’s estate. 1. Failing To...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 15, 2017 | Estate Planning
Many individuals facing the decision of what to do for an estate plan find themselves choosing between the option of having a will or basic estate plan over a revocable trust. While trusts have their appeal and many benefits do exist, many misconceptions also exist....
by Brian Douglas | Nov 1, 2017 | Estate Planning
Many benefits exist to having a trust as your estate plan over a will, and while misconceptions can exist as to what these benefits are, here are a few pros to establishing your estate plan via a revocable trust. 1. Trusts Avoid Probate One of the biggest reasons...
