Should I Use a Will or a Trust For My Estate Planning?
This is a question estate planning attorneys hear almost every day. The answer to this question is pretty typical of lawyers: “It depends.” What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust? Both are legal documents that let people know how you want...
What is a TIST? Everything You Need to Know About the Tennessee Investment Services Trust
Tennessee is one of the best states for asset protection trusts, many of which are available to people who aren’t even residents of the state. One of the more unique ones is the TIST, the Tennessee Investments Services Trust. Note, for our Florida clients,...
How is a Revocable Living Trust Different From a Will?
A Revocable Living Trust and a Will are similar in that they both spell out who is to inherit assets from people after they are deceased, and they work well together to ensure people’s estate plans meets their needs, but they are different in a few important...
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal power or right, designated in a document that is created by a person who wants another person to take over some of his or her legal decision-making. The words “Power of Attorney” refer to both the legal power and the document that...