Archive for December, 2009

Advantages of a Living Trust

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

The purpose of creating a living trust is often not only because they want to set up a trust for their beneficiaries, but because they want to benefit from the advantages a living trust offers.  However, there are some disadvantages to creating a living trust as well, and it’s important to understand the various advantages and disadvantages to a living trust before creating one.

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Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

When creating a trust, most people create a revocable trust.  A revocable trust, which is has several key differences from an irrevocable trust.  Both allow for transfer of property to heirs without the need of a probate court, which saves time, money, and protects the privacy of all parties involved.  However, in some situations, a revocable or an irrevocable trust may be more useful to all parties involved.

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