If you have pets, you know how much joy and comfort they give you. Your pet is often regarded as a beloved member of your household. Since you love them, you give them the best life you can. But what if you were suddenly unable to care for them? Who would care for your pet if […]
Estate planning is an important process that involves distributing money and property after a loved one is gone. Though many people are familiar with a Will to distribute assets, trusts can be even more effective. A trust is a legal arrangement where a person, known as the grantor, settlor, or trustmaker, transfers their assets to
Gun trusts are a legal tool that allows individuals to own firearms in a unique way, enabling them to share access to firearms with others while still complying with the law. This approach is beneficial for those who own restricted firearms or firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA), such as machine guns, short-barreled
No matter where you are in the estate planning process or if you are just starting to consider your options, you probably have questions about how you want your assets distributed and who should be given that responsibility. A trust can be a great tool in your estate planning tool kit. A properly created trust
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You may have heard, back in 2007, of a pet Maltese pup named “Trouble” whose human, hotel heiress Leona Helmsley, left a trust fund of $12 million to pay for Trouble’s care. Unfortunately, pet inheritances ever since have enjoyed a dubious reputation. For those who care about the well-being of their animals or livestock, animal