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How Private Is a Florida Trust?
There are many reasons that Florida residents choose to create a living trust as part of their estate plan. One commonly cited motive is the desire to keep their affairs private. But just how private is a Florida trust? Wills vs. Trusts Compared to a traditional last will and testament, a well-drafted trust offers… Read More »
Some basic information about Florida trusts
Most Florida residents know that a will is traditionally the central component of a good estate plan because it spells out the testator’s specific wishes regarding their assets. And while a will can specify details about the distribution of property, sometimes a better option is to create a trust in order to properly manage… Read More »
Fort Myers trustees and trust administration
Trusts are becoming more and more common in the estate planning process. From revocable living trusts, which exist during a trustor’s lifetime, to a testamentary trust created by someone’s last will, trusts can and do arise in a multitude of situations. In their simplest form, trusts are nothing more than an entity, which controls… Read More »
How a revocable living trust can help you avoid probate
Last week we discussed how a trust can be a good way to help a child or another loved one who has an addiction or other problem that must be recognized in estate planning. Today, we would like to discuss how a certain type of trust can help all of your heirs by making… Read More »
