US-Based Trustee A Foreign Beneficiary of a US Trust is a person who lives outside of the US and is named as the beneficiary of the Trust. If you are a foreign beneficiary, contact the US Trustee to get your distribution. The Trustee handles the Trust and its distribution. After the death of the grantor, … Continued
Crypto is Coming By now you have probably heard about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and perhaps you have invested in them too. Regardless if you are a crypto expert, or outright against cryptocurrency, it’s important to understand how to plan for owning crypto assets as they gain mainstream traction. Planning for digital assets … Continued
Losing a loved one is always difficult, and there are often additional challenges after someone’s passing when sorting through the decedent’s affairs. When someone dies, their assets are evaluated by the probate court so beneficiaries and outstanding debts are identified. The first document the probate courts request is a Last Will. In the case no … Continued
People with estate plans should feel that their assets and loved ones are secure in the future. That’s true, but an estate plan doesn’t mean it ends there. The Grantor of a trust may need to update their estate plans from time to time to ensure that their plans comply with the latest laws and … Continued
Protect Yourself Assets take a lifetime to accumulate but can be lost in an instant. We often see people who have worked hard all their lives lose some or all of their assets due to lawsuits, bankruptcy, creditors, family accidents, or other unfortunate circumstances. These risks are common, but that doesn’t mean they have to be yours if you take the right precautions. The Myth, The Legend, The Protection Asset protection aims to ensure … Continued
Why Have Rental Property? Renting out property is an excellent way to generate income while your property’s value appreciates. In fact, each year more and more people are purchasing property with the intent to rent it out. As with any investment, there are some risks to be aware of. These risks are very important to … Continued