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In: Finance
20 Nov 2009As a definition, the spouse trust means when somebody establishes a trust that gives the other spouse the opportunity to protect the family’s welfare and also to defer some taxes. Through this process, the living spouse can be the only person who can use the estate during his lifetime. The spouse trust is divided into tow parts. The living spouse’s part remains revocable as the deceased’s will be irrevocable.
In: Finance
20 Jun 2009A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) is put in place to provide an income to a non-charitable beneficiary and at the same time move the rest of the interest to a qualified charity.
In: Finance
24 Mar 2009This is a trust that you include in your will and takes effect when you die. It basically means that incase of your death one person who you appoint will take care of the wealth that you leave behind for your beneficiaries. This can only happen when you write a will and state in writing who is in charge and the terms under which they will mange your wealth. The testamentary trust has three parts.
In: Finance
24 Mar 2009An estate is a property, which you can owe and distribute it at your own, will. Mostly, estate s used to refer to landed property either retained by the owner for his owner use or for sale. To make the best out of your estate you need to plan for it and have some sound management. Estate planning can involve several processes including sale as well as distributing it to the beneficiaries. Although an individual can carry out the planning, there are also agencies, which are concerned with estate planning. Estates can also be manages by the family members or close friends.
In: Finance
24 Mar 2009It’s a fact of life that at one point in life every one of us will have to die. It is always good that you prepare yourself adequately in terms of your assets by making a will. Your assets could find themselves in the hands of the wrong people who do not deserve a share, leaving your family that needs and deserves to benefit in mess. This is because if you die without a Will, the law decides how your assets are distributed. Therefore, it is always good to leave a Will that express who you wish to leave your assets to.
In: Home & Family
19 Mar 2009Most people will be able to benefit from life insurance. It supports its beneficiaries financially and brings peace of mind to the policy holder. Here are a few reasons for why you need to get life insurance.
In: Personal Finance
2 Mar 2009Estate planning in Texas is little different than other states but there are specific requirements for each aspect of your estate plan. The overall objective of your estate plan is to have your property distributed according to your wishes. The estate planning process starts with a will and can include many other elements like trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. Your will is the cornerstone of your estate plan so we will start there.
