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It’s called a grantor retained annuity trust. Candidly, it’s not an estate planning tool with universal applicability.Could it make sense for you, though? We reference GRATs on our website at the long-established Bay Area Law Offices of Connie Yi. We...
Parents want to protect their children and provide for them as much as possible. The chances are good that you've ensured that your children have the best standard of life possible right now. They are accustomed to this and probably think that it will continue.Because...
There is more to creating a trust than meets the eye. In addition to adding assets to the trust, there's something else you need to think about: finding the right person to serve as trustee.While this sounds as simple as naming a trustee and moving on with the rest of...
Imagine that you're a California grandparent who dotes mightily on the grandkids. As clear evidence of your love, you have been steadily funding college saving plans for them, which have reaped gains over the years owing to their qualified status that protects them...
Here's a central reality regarding trust administration in California and across the United States: Individuals who establish trust vehicles (such persons are often termed trustors or settlers) as planning tools intended to benefit others often appoint trust...
In the world of trusts, trustees have duties and beneficiaries have rights.What duties do trustees have? If you have been named as a trustee for a trust, then you have many important duties that must be taken seriously, including:The duty to administer the trust...
Revocable living trusts aren’t for everyone, but they are an important part of most high-quality estate plans. Here are the main reasons revocable living trusts (RLTs) are used, according to a recent article from Entrepreneur:To avoid probate. Probate is the...
From raising money to help feed hungry children to funding cancer research, many Americans have a certain cause in which they believe and want to support both during their life and after they pass. For these individuals, a charitable remainder trust provides important...
It would be great if an estate plan were something you could just set and forget, but life rarely works that way. Many people take responsible action and develop an estate plan that will provide tax savings and protect their assets for their spouses and children. If...
As a trust beneficiary, you have rights, which may depend largely on the language of the trust document. The complexity and length of the document are, in many case, intimidating for the trust beneficiary. If you suspect that your rights as a beneficiary have been...
Some figures baffle.Like the speed of light. Like the age and size of the universe. And like estimates pegging the personal fortunes of America's richest families.Consider this imagery relevant to the storied Vanderbilt family for a moment: a pile of money equaling...
"You own this." Those words might sound frightening to a would-be California estate planner, but they are actually meant to promote a feeling of empowerment rather than intimidation. It is no secret that legions of...
Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new realities.Don't be one of them. Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new...
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