Differences between Estate Administration and Trust Administration
While both estate and trust administration involve settling assets after death, knowing the distinctions is key to effective planning.
October 20, 2025
Your Collection Needs to Be Part of Your Estate Plan
Your collection of baseball cards, Birkin handbags or aging Bordeaux may deliver hours of pleasure. It’s also an estate planner’s nightmare.
October 2, 2025
When Your First Choice of Trustee Declines
Even the most trusted family member or friend may decline to serve as trustee. The role can be demanding, involving complex legal responsibilities, financial oversight and ongoing reporting obligations. Some individuals may lack confidence in managing investments or navigating government benefits for people with special needs. Others may be concerned about the time commitment or potential conflicts with other beneficiaries. Understanding the reasons for a refusal can help you adjust your approach. Sometimes the concern is about specific duties, which may be alleviated by offering professional assistance or co-trustee arrangements. In other cases, it may be a firm decision based…
September 22, 2025
Parents with Young Children need an Estate Plan
Estate planning ensures that your children and assets are cared for according to your wishes.
August 27, 2025
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
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