LEGAL INSIGHTS & UPDATES

Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies

Blog & Legal Insights

Showing 81–84 of 84 articles in Estate Planning
Reset filters
Estate Planning•Jan 29, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Discussing Inheritance in a Positive Way

Wondering about your parent’s financial situation, and how their finances may one day help or hinder you, can feel awkward. People may expect an inheritance to help cover the care they have provided their parents. Others may assume any money left will naturally be split between all remaining family members. However, assumptions can create a…

Estate Planning•Nov 1, 2018•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Establishing a Trust—Who will be the Trustee?

Selecting a trustee is an extremely important part of a Trust, and may have tax consequences. Almost anyone can be named as your trustee. Unlike the appointment of a personal representative of a probate estate, a trustee is not required live in Florida or be related to you. You can name yourself or any other…

Estate Planning•Nov 1, 2018•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Establishing a Trust—What is the Role of the Trustee

Acting in the role of a trustee is not an easy position. The specific powers and responsibilities depend on the instructions in your trust documents. Although important, the prudent investment of trust assets is not a trustee’s only responsibility. Generally, a trustee will have the following duties: Invest the trust assets Hold trust property Distribute…