“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” – Unofficial creed of the United States Postal Service Each and every time I’m called-upon to settle an estate, one of my first tasks is to change the decedent’s mailing address. I do this – […]
SEVEN PRACTICAL LESSONS REGARDING ESTATE SETTLEMENT & TRUST ADMINISTRATION Lesson #1: Someday…you will die. It seems harsh, but it’s a reality we all face. If you don’t agree, then estate planning may seem unnecessary. However, if you accept the fact that you won’t be alive forever, you should keep reading. When we die, someone will […]
Selection of the appropriate trustee is often an emotional decision. While many grantors may feel that naming someone outside the family to act as trustee may be seen as a “vote of no confidence” for their family, they should instead view that decision as both loving and prudent. Simply put, when a grantor names a […]