Frequently Asked Questions for Our Trust & Probate Attorney

A trust states how your property will be handled if you are alive and can no longer handle it. It will also include who will take care of your property and assets in the instance of death. If you become disabled and are unable to fully take care of your home, the trustee that you choose can manage and help with your property. 

A trust should be set up to achieve certain benefits that cannot be achieved with a will including avoiding probate, protecting your assets, avoiding taxes, qualifying for certain benefits, and more. A trust will ensure that your valuables go to the right place.

A trust attorney will set up a trust on your behalf and provide you with relevant legal help.

It is a good idea to have your trust created or reviewed by a trust attorney especially if you don’t want your family to go through probate, are trying to lower your estate taxes, and you want to dictate when your beneficiaries receive their inheritance.

Our trust attorneys can create your trust in a few days to a few weeks depending on how quickly you can get the required information.

An estate plan allows you to decide what happens to your assets after death.

Your estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed. This may contain real estate, bank accounts, jewelry, collections, and more. An estate plan may also include who should be granted guardianship and who is deemed power of attorney.  

There’s no "right time", however, you should be prepared for the unexpected in order to take care of your family after you pass. 

When a significant life event occurs, including a new house or property, a divorce, or when children or grandchildren are born, you should update your plan.

Probate is the process the state completes to pass ownership of a deceased individual. Due to its complexity, it is highly recommended to work with a  knowledgeable probate attorney.