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The Surprising Ways Trusts Future-Proof Your Estate Plan, Providing Flexibility and Intention

The Surprising Ways Trusts Future-Proof Your Estate Plan, Providing Flexibility and Intention

POSTED ON: April 15, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
In a season of economic unease, inflation, and changing state laws, strategies like trusts, trust protectors, and a clear purpose statement in your estate plan ensure that your assets and values transfer according to your wishes.
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Why Estate Planning Matters for Baby Boomers’ Senior Living Accommodations

Why Estate Planning Matters for Baby Boomers’ Senior Living Accommodations

POSTED ON: April 12, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Strategies like living trusts and irrevocable trusts help baby boomers protect wealth, support independence and senior residence preferences, and plan for Medicaid approval requirements.
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Can Estate Planning Address ‘Third Generation Curse’

Can Estate Planning Address ‘Third Generation Curse?’

POSTED ON: April 11, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Thorough communication with heirs about values and various elements of your estate plan could help younger generations better manage their inherited wealth.
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Estate Planning for a Taxing Inheritance

Estate Planning for a Taxing Inheritance

POSTED ON: April 10, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Inheriting a pre-tax IRA may be less beneficial than the parent intends.
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Would Your Family Benefit from a Living Trust?

Would Your Family Benefit from a Living Trust?

POSTED ON: April 9, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Living trusts avoid the costs and time associated with the probate process. They’re also private documents, unlike wills filed with courts. They can be more easily amended as circumstances change.
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Do Not Neglect Digital Estate Planning

Do Not Neglect Digital Estate Planning

POSTED ON: April 8, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
If you don’t have a written plan in place, all sorts of things could snowball, starting with your heirs or caretakers not having log-in credentials to access your online accounts.
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What Is the Purpose of a Living Trust?

What Is the Purpose of a Living Trust?

POSTED ON: April 5, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A living trust (also called a revocable trust or revocable living trust) can be beneficial to a much broader group of Americans than most people expect.
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When was Your Last Estate Plan Check-Up?

When was Your Last Estate Plan Check-Up?

POSTED ON: April 4, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Like your preventive doctor visits, you should regularly check in on your estate plan to ensure that it’s in good shape for when it’s needed.
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Do I Need a Will?

Do I Need a Will?

POSTED ON: April 3, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A will can distribute any and all assets that the decedent had rights to.
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Is a Power of Attorney Really Necessary

Is a Power of Attorney Really Necessary?

POSTED ON: April 2, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A document usually included in an estate planning package is a financial power of attorney. What is a financial power of attorney?
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