What are common reasons courts modify trusts?
Trusts, while generally considered immutable documents, are not entirely impervious to change; courts can and do modify them under specific …
Can I tie distributions to financial milestones?
The question of whether you can tie distributions to financial milestones is a common one for Ted Cook’s clients here …
Can a trust support pet care expenses for elderly beneficiaries?
The question of whether a trust can support pet care expenses for elderly beneficiaries is increasingly common as the human-animal …
Can I establish a permanent charitable scholarship through my estate?
Yes, establishing a permanent charitable scholarship through your estate is not only possible but a powerful way to leave a …
Can a bypass trust disburse matching funds for income earned by beneficiaries?
The question of whether a bypass trust, also known as a marital trust or an A-B trust, can disburse matching …
How Can A Trust Protect My Assets From Probate?
The phone slipped from Maria’s grasp, clattering onto the hardwood floor. The news was devastating. Her father had passed away …
Who do I call if there’s a dispute over inheritance?
The phone slipped from my hand, clattering onto the hardwood floor. My aunt Clara’s lawyer had just informed me that …
What’s the cost-effective way to find a good estate planning attorney near me?
The air hung heavy with unspoken worries as Maria stared at the stack of papers on her kitchen table. Her …
What’s the Procedure for Correcting an Irrevocable Trust?
The antique clock ticked incessantly, each measured clang echoing the growing panic in Eleanor’s chest. Her father had meticulously crafted …
Where should I seek second opinions for trust planning?
The mahogany desk gleamed under the dim office light, reflecting the worried crease on Emily’s forehead. Papers spilled out, outlining …