Knowing the difference between a will and a trust - trust vs will - can be incredibly helpful when you have lost a loved one. It can be complicated when your loved one has either of these documents or, even worse, none of these documents. In this post, we’ll discuss what trusts and wills are, t...
If you have been named successor trustee of a loved one's trust, it could initially be scary and overwhelming. There are many duties and responsibilities involved in trust administration, and you might carry the liability of your fiduciary duty. Trusts are powerful legal and investment tools...
The first question that needs to be answered is are you actually a beneficiary? This is typically something you would be aware of if you are the current beneficiary. If you are a contingent beneficiary (or think you are a contingent beneficiary), then this first question become very important. Eithe...
Wills and trusts are two different ways someone can receive an inheritance. These can be used independently or together. What does Georgia probate law say when the deceased leaves both a will and a trust? Is probate required to receive an inheritance? When a trust is created and funded prope...
