Many people associate trust funds with rich 20-somethings posting photos on a yacht in Italy. But a trust fund can be an excellent estate-planning tool...
Michael Gilfix, Esq.
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Multigenerational Estate Planning
Estate plans are traditionally created by members of a single generation. Mom and Dad hire an attorney to draw up their estate plan, and their...
Overlooked Trusts to Protect and Pass On Your Assets
You may be familiar with trusts as a way to avoid the inconvenience and public exposure of putting your estate through probate after you die....
Living Trust vs. Will: What You Should Know
Wondering whether a will or a living trust is the appropriate document for your estate plan? The answer is simple—you should probably have both. These...
The Most Important Document You Need
Imagine that you or an elderly family member has a stroke. Chances are she appointed a proxy to make health-care choices for her. But what...
Create a Lasting Legacy with a Dynasty Trust
An underused estate-planning tool could benefit your descendants down through the generations—or even the centuries. Dynasty trusts, sometimes called perpetual trusts, shield assets from threats...
