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Previously, I discussed the types and applications of various Special Needs Trusts (SNTs). I highly encourage you to review the previous article for comprehensive information on the subject. However, here is a brief synopsis of my previous article for your reference: A Special Needs Trust is a type of trust created to address the long-term [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRx5ormTXAg There can be some confusion regarding the different terminology associated with Trusts. Attorney Allyson S. Heller sits down to discuss the most important Trust terms. Trustor, sometimes referred to as the Settler or Grantor., A Trustor is the person or in the case of a married couple the persons who create and [...]
We are honored to be voted once again as San Gabriel Valley’s best in "Living Trust Attorney" and "Legal Services" by Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients for this esteemed recognition. Recently featured in USA Today’s "Estate Planning 101," we are dedicated to [...]
Many people visit our office holding their parents' family home within a trust created by their parents, often years after both parents have passed away. What most of these people don't realize is that once a trust has fulfilled its purpose, it should typically be defunded, and the assets should be transferred to a new [...]
Understanding the Differences & Benefits of Trusts and Wills in Estate Planning Covina, CA Trusts and Wills are the two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets in Covina, and through California, how they [...]
Marriage changes a lot of things—but should it change your existing trust? To answer that question, let’s look at a hypothetical: John has two children: Dick and Jane. John purchases a home on Evergreen Lane and transfers that home into the John Doe Revocable Trust. Wanting to leave his children a tangible asset that can [...]
Quick, what’s the difference between a will and a trust? Might you be a testator? And what do you know about a conservatorship, besides the fact that Britney Spears has been embroiled in drama surrounding one? While these terms are familiar, many people are often pressed to define exactly what these important estate planning documents [...]
As your life changes, so too can your revocable trust. While there are numerous reasons why you may want to modify your trust, the following events are the most common that necessitate a trust amendment: The birth or adoption of a child When initially creating your trust, you may have named individuals such as siblings, [...]
When it comes to estate planning, people tend to have misconceptions about living trusts, many of which stem from secondhand accounts from unreliable sources. Below, I debunk some of the most common myths about trusts. Myth #1: “Trusts are for rich people.” Reality: By far the most common misconception I hear from clients is that [...]
When people begin looking into the process of creating a living trust, they often have questions about the various legal terms that they may encounter, many of which can seem confusing and overwhelming. To help demystify the estate planning process, in this article I briefly define some of the most common trust terms and phrases. [...]
