What Can You Do to Make Trust Administration Easier?

We have often discussed setting up trusts as a part of an effective estate plan on this blog. There are many reasons that people choose to set up a trust, and there are a number of different trusts that may be available. And it is true that the process can be very overwhelming and confusing. … Read more

What Type of Trust Might Be Right for You?

When people are developing an estate plan, one common option that will likely be explored is setting up a trust. Depending on your goals for how you want your assets distributed after you are gone, a trust may be an effective solution. However, there are many different types of trusts that can serve different purposes. … Read more

Bypass Trusts Can Create Tax Challenges for Children, Spouses

People generally have good intentions when they develop their estate plans. They want their loved ones to be cared for and their wishes carried out in the simplest way possible without unnecessarily burdening others. However, there are some obstacles that come up which can be difficult to anticipate. For example, many people may have heard … Read more

Trust Ensures That Jerry Buss’ Family Will Hold onto Lakers

Many Los Angeles Lakers fans mourned the passing of the team’s primary owner, Jerry Buss, on Monday. Some might wonder if his death will bring radical changes to the ownership of the team, but according to his family, that’s not very likely. Buss purchased the team, reported to be worth around $1 billion, in 1979. … Read more

Put Your Trust in the Hands of a Professional Estate Planner

One of the many benefits to planning your estate now instead of putting it off into the far future is that you have plenty of time to make changes, should they become necessary. You might get married or divorced, have a child or lose a family member you thought would handle your estate in the … Read more