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Category Archives: Trusts

When Is Your Living Trust Better Than a Will?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Do you only have a handful of documents set up for estate planning purposes? If so, you’re like most people who don’t realize that your will probably doesn’t go far enough to protect your interests. Having a living trust is a great way to incorporate additional planning opportunities into your big picture to ensure… Read More »

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Don’t Give Too Much Too Soon in Your Estate Plan

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

It makes sense that you want to pass on as much as possible to your loved ones. What’s even more important, however, is how you choose to do this. The timing of when you make a gift to a loved one can make a big difference in how your family member is able to… Read More »

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The Four Critical Components of Living Trusts

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

A trust is a legal way of managing, distributing, and holding property. The selection of a living trust is very popular, but you should always understand what is needed to ensure that this trust is valid. In order for a trust to be effective and valid, it needs to have four different elements. First… Read More »

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Should You Consider Using a Charitable Lead Trust?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Do you want to leave behind a legacy for charity in addition to accomplishing your estate planning goals? If so, read on to learn more about the options available with a charitable lead trust. A family that intends to give to charity while also minimizing estate and gift taxes should consider all possible strategies… Read More »

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Four Things You Need to Know About Using a Living Trust

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

You may also have heard that a living trust is referred to as a revocable trust. This means that you are eligible to update it or cancel it over the course of your life. As the name suggests, your living trust is effective over the course of your lifetime, meaning that you can also… Read More »

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Choosing Trust and Estate Attorney Takes Some Research

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

young woman signing contract front of professional Most people probably know, or strongly suspect, that they need a lawyer when it comes to planning an estate or setting up trusts. But how should they go about selecting one? A recent web posting at trust-estate.lawyers.com offers some helpful pointers. “The practice of ‘trusts and estates’… Read More »

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Wills And Trusts Require Expertise, Not ‘Cheaper’ Alternatives

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Estate planning There is no easy way out, certainly no simple way out, when it comes to estate planning. As the American Bar Association website points out, in all likelihood the do-it-yourself estate planner has a client who could use better advice. “It is easy to be lured by advertisements claiming you can save… Read More »

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Special-Purpose Trust Can Help Parents Of Troubled Adult Children

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Parents who find themselves at their wit’s end in trying to help troubled adult children, whether it’s due to mental illness or substance abuse, can at least take some definite actions to reduce the sorrow – their children’s and their own. According to a recent article in The New York Times, what are called… Read More »

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Some Pointers On Finding New Estate Planning Help

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

As if moving to a new state wasn’t burdensome enough, relocating almost always means having to find a new estate-planning attorney. An article on the website about.com by wills and estate-planning expert offers some advice to make this part of settling down elsewhere easier. “Are you looking for a new estate planning attorney because… Read More »

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Leaving Assets To a Minor Can Be Tricky

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Samuel Johnson once said, “Hell is paved with good intentions.” He might have been talking about what can sometimes happen when people seek to leave assets to minor children, as was pointed out on the website estateplanning.com. “Every parent wants to make sure their children are provided for in the event something happens to… Read More »

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