“I don’t have to worry about probate because I have a quit claim deed.” You have probably heard this statement from family or friends or have said it yourself. You may attempt to do your own mini estate plan by …
Funding Real Estate into Trust
You have your new trust, or maybe you have had it for years. You were told that your trust avoids probate, but only if you fund your trust. But what is funding? Funding is the titling of your assets consistent …
Joint Ownership Fraught With Peril
You may have joint accounts, joint deeds or other joint assets. Many people, including most married couples, use joint ownership of their assets as their own self-made mini estate plan. You may be lucky and have joint ownership work to …
Serving As Guardian
You have been asked to be the guardian of the children of one of your siblings or a close family friend in the event of that person’s incapacity or death. You are flattered that someone would trust his or her …