If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...

Here is an estate planning note that will help those who are using living trusts — consider using a transfer on death deed. Kudos to the Virginia General Assembly for recently enacting legislation ...

Q: I am considering doing a transfer-on-death deed to avoid costly probate for my children. Is this wise and safe to do? Would my heirs be assured that the house will not have to go through probate ...

After a grantor passes away, becoming the trustee can be daunting, especially if you’re responsible for distributing property. Houses are among the most valuable assets in a family for financial and ...