By Tyler P Krueger, Attorney When a trust grantor passes away, their revocable inter vivos trust becomes an irrevocable trust. When the trust becomes irrevocable, the designated trustee becomes responsible for administering the trust. A trustee that accepts this responsibility has an obligation to administer the trust for the sole benefit of the named beneficiaries in the irrevocable trust document[1]. Unfortunately, some trustees disregard this responsibility and take advantage of their power and resources to benefit themselves. What safeguards can a beneficiary use to protect themselves and their inheritance?
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By Tyler P Krueger, Associate Attorney If You Fail to Transfer Property to Your Trust Before Your DeathA revocable trust—also called a “living trust”—is a legal tool that is frequently used as part of an estate plan. There are many benefits to using a trust, including the ability to transfer your property where you want after your death. The great thing about a revocable trust is that you can modify it any time during your lifetime. To ensure that your loved ones are spared any legal hassles, it’s important to do things right.
By Sean P. Dougherty, Associate Attorney What happens when you leave your grandchildren a gift in your trust?It’s very common for grandparents to want to leave a little something for their grandchildren. After all, it’s a grandparent’s job to spoil their grandchildren, right? If you’re a grandparent, you may choose to leave each of your grandchildren a special gift of cash—or even a home for them to live in someday—in your trust.
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