Common Trust Mistakes to Avoid
Trusts can be powerful estate planning tools. However, simple errors can lead to delays, disputes and unintended outcomes.
August 19, 2025
Moving to Another State can Impact Your Will
Wills don’t automatically become invalid when you move. However, state laws can affect how they’re interpreted or enforced.
July 29, 2025
Estate Planning Mistakes Financial Advisors Make
Even trusted financial advisors can overlook key estate planning steps—mistakes that may leave your legacy vulnerable.
July 24, 2025
Using Life Insurance to Fund a Trust
Life insurance is more than a safety net – it can also be a tool to grow and protect wealth when paired with trust planning.
July 14, 2025
How Do You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage?
Make sure that you have a will and up-to-date beneficiary designations on all of your bank accounts, life-insurance policies and brokerage accounts.
July 2, 2025
Help Your Executor Fulfill Your Wishes
Being an executor of an estate isn’t easy, so you should do what you can to help them out.
June 23, 2025
Pros and Cons of Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary trusts can offer control and protection for your heirs. However, they require court involvement and may not suit every estate plan.
June 18, 2025
Older Couples Should Consider Premarital Agreement
A premarital agreement offers older couples a thoughtful way to protect assets, clarify financial expectations and strengthen trust before saying ‘I do.’
May 29, 2025
Ways to Avoid Estate Disputes between Stepchildren
Blended families face a higher risk of estate conflicts—clear documents, open communication and thoughtful planning help protect relationships and prevent legal battles.
May 20, 2025
Special Needs Trusts Often Need a Professional Trustee
Managing a special needs trust requires more than good intentions—legal compliance, financial knowledge and long-term commitment often make a professional trustee the right choice.
May 15, 2025