If you plan to create a living trust or already have one, you may wonder if you need a living trust lawyer. The short answer is that you don't. But just because you don't technically need an attorney ...

If you plan to create a living trust or already have one, you may wonder if you need a living trust lawyer. The short answer is that you don’t. But just because you don’t technically need an attorney ...

Everyone seems to be talking about living trusts lately. Financial advisors pitch them.Estate planning websites rave about ...

Living trusts have become so popular that some attorneys, like Brooke Peppey, a partner with Padgitt, Padgitt & Peppey of Winnetka, say they’ve all but replaced traditional wills. Whether you should ...

New Jersey living trust attorney Christine L. Matus releases a new article (https://matuslaw.com/advantages-disadvantages-creating-living-trust/) explaining the pros ...

In some states clients are charged court costs and attorney’s fees based on the worth of their probate assets. Thus, the cost of the administration of the estate increases as the value of the probate ...

Life is short. And while no one wants to focus on the end, forcing yourself to do so can ultimately makes things a bit easier for your loved ones—not just emotionally, but financially too. One way to ...

Two subjects nobody enjoys thinking about are death and taxes. Because April 15 passed about a month ago, we don't have to talk about income taxes until next year. But death is a topic that is ...

Advancements in medical science and care may enable us to live fuller, longer lives. The flip side is that more of us are likely to suffer from a diminished mental state–a harsh reality that’s ...