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What is the difference between a Will and a Living Trust?
In many ways, a Will and a Living Trust serve the same purpose, i.e. to
provide a set of instructions as to how you would like your property
to be distributed to your loved ones, in the event of your death.
However, a Living Trust has the advantage of avoiding probate, which
is a somewhat time-consuming and expensive court proceeding.
Should I consider a Living Trust, even if I already
have a Will?
In most instances, it is recommended that you switch to a Living Trust, even
if you already have a Will, in order to avoid probate.
Can a Will or Living Trust reduce or eliminate inheritance or estate taxes?
Yes. If your estate is large enough to be subject to gift, estate, or inheritance
taxes, a Will or Living Trust, combined with other estate planning, can
substantially reduce or in some case eliminate such
taxes altogether.
What if my children are still minors?
If your children are too young to manage their own finances, you can
designate a Guardian for your children and can also designate a responsible adult
to manage your children’s finances until they reach adulthood.
What are my medical care options?
As part of our services, we will prepare for you a Power of Attorney for
Health Care or Health Care Directive, which will allow you to designate
a person
of your choice to make medical decisions for you if, due to injury or illness, you
are not able to make those decisions for yourself.
How much time is required on my part?
Usually, just two appointments are required. At the first appointment, we meet
and discuss your goals, concerns, and objectives. Then a draft of the
documents is usually mailed to you for your review, after which there
is a second appointment for those documents to be signed.
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, just call us at 530/676-8041
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