Wills and trusts are essential legal tools for managing and distributing assets after death. While they share similar goals, each serves a distinct purpose in estate planning. Explore the differences, how to select an executor or trustee, and the risks of do-it-yourself estate planning.
by ACTEC Fellows Elizabeth K. Arias and Jean Gordon Carter In the realm of inheritance disputes, ACTEC Fellows answer a critical question: Can one sue if excluded from a family member's will? Understand who is generally guaranteed the right to inherit. The paramount exception lies in spousal...
A discussion of what consumers need to know about using do-it-yourself estate planning documents and DIY wills.
Tips on what to keep in mind when working with an attorney, including the difference between individual, joint and family representation.
Finding and choosing an estate planning attorney can be intimidating. Learn where you can go online to find qualified estate planning attorneys.
Experts on supported decision-making explain how this alternative to guardianship works and answer many questions families may have.
Experts in estate planning answer common questions regarding when beneficiaries of a will or trust will receive their inheritance.
Learn the benefits and pitfalls of incentive trusts when motiving heirs or beneficiaries and rewarding behavior.
