Trusts

Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. They offer practical benefits for many families, from avoiding probate to protecting a loved one’s inheritance. The right trust depends on your goals and circumstances.

To Trust Or Not To Trust

The article explains how leaving assets in a trust with specific guidelines can help family members use an inheritance for intended goals such as education, travel, or housing.

Should I Designate My Children’s Guardian as Beneficiaries of My Life Insurance Policy?

The article explains why naming a child’s guardian as a life insurance or retirement account beneficiary can put assets at risk and why a trust may provide better protection.

I Have a Revocable Trust – Why Do I Need a Will Too?

A properly funded revocable trust may manage and distribute trust assets at death, but a pour-over Will provides a safety net for property left outside the trust.

What Is A Contingent Trust?

A contingent trust is created only if specified conditions exist when the testator dies, such as children being under a certain age or an heir being incapacitated.

When Should I Use a Revocable Trust?

This article explains how revocable trusts may help Texas residents with out-of-state property, potential incapacity, or concerns about a Will contest.

Can a Settlor Revoke or Modify a Trust?

The article explains when a Settlor may revoke or modify a trust under Texas law based on whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable.

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