A living trust is a legal document you set up while you’re alive to ensure that the assets you put in the trust, such as real estate, stock and bond holdings, CDs, and jewelry, are distributed in the ...

Setting up a trust document is just the beginning. Without transferring your assets into that trust — a process called ...

If you have established a living trust and own real estate, you were likely advised to transfer the real estate to your trust. A living trust may also be known as a “revocable trust,” “inter vivos ...

While no one wants to think about his or her own death, planning for the inevitable is an important part of protecting your assets and those you love. There are a few important legal steps you can ...

Q: Is there any risk, concern or benefit to simply adding a child to title through a quitclaim deed (not replacing homeowner on title, but adding)? This child is the beneficiary and trustee/executor ...

Creating an estate plan is crucial for everyone over the age of 18, yet few Americans are making it a priority. A recent survey by elder care site Caring.com found 64% of Americans believe having a ...

Many people create a revocable living trust to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and ensure smooth estate distribution. However, these benefits only apply if you properly “fund” your trust, meaning you ...

Dear Liz: A friend of mine contacted an estate planning attorney to do a living trust. The attorney gave her an estimate of $5,900 for this job. My friend is single, never married, no children, does ...