by FamilyTrust | Mar 12, 2014 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Trusts
As much as we try to simplify the process for you, it can be difficult to sort through all the confusion about estate planning documents and the probate process. In an article posted on TCPalm.com, Florida Trust Attorney Robert D. Schwartz provides an insightful...
by FamilyTrust | Mar 5, 2014 | Asset Protection, Do-It-Yourself Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Family Trust Online
Our online Virtual Estate Planning System (VEPS) is your portal to securely create, store, update, and share an estate plan that will help protect your legacy and your family for generations to come. The first step of the legacy planning process is to create the...
by FamilyTrust | Feb 21, 2014 | Estate Planning, Famous Estates, Trust & Estate Blog
When Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died unexpectedly on February 2, he left more than his legacy of notable performances. He also left an estate estimated to have a net worth of $35 Million. Unfortunately, like many celebrities before him who passed away...
by FamilyTrust | Oct 16, 2013 | Estate Plan, Family Business Succession
Many people think that “estate planning” is really just hiring a lawyer to draft a Last Will and Testament; however, it’s more complicated than that… Keeping in mind the client’s objectives, the estate planning lawyer will help guide the client through the...
by FamilyTrust | Sep 13, 2013 | Family Trust Documents, Will vs Trust
The types of family trust documents you need depend on the context in which you apply the term "family trust." If a family trust is from a family trust-based plan, then you need a power of attorney, a pour-over will, healthcare disclosure documents, and a...