A power of attorney is an overlooked and under-loved document . . . with all the potential of saving your posterior and avoiding a Class A Mess-up! Even if you DO have a power of attorney it … [Read more...]
Living Trusts versus Wills: Which Is Better?
Answer: It Depends Recently a client asked me for my thoughts on Wills versus trusts. Wouldn't she have been surprised if I answered, "I really don't have any; whatever the client feels like." Of … [Read more...]
Three Reasons To Trust Your Beach House To A Trust
Vacation property and “second homes” – whether in the mountains or at the beach – present a number of legal and tax planning opportunities. A little secret: Most of what you'll read here also … [Read more...]
Avoid This Common Banking Error
Many people make big mistakes titling bank and investment accounts. Often advisors and bankers advise customers to “put your child’s name on the account” or to set the account up as a “pay on death” … [Read more...]
Trusts and Trucks – A Trusts Primer
Lately I have written a number of difficult posts that relate to trusts. A reader asked me why I hadn’t written anything that simply explains what a trust is. I was surprised to see that I hadn’t, so … [Read more...]
