Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Confusion about Living Trusts

Confused about living trusts? If so, you are not alone. A living trust is a legal entity normally created to hold assets in your lifetime and distribute them after your death. [A living trust has nothing to do with a living will. A living will is a document that states your desires regarding use of artificial means or heroic measures if you become disabled.] The internet is littered with so-called "experts" loudly proclaiming their opinions about living trusts. Some "experts" say living trusts are the best thing since sliced bread. Others, say living trusts are worthless and their benefits a hoax. The truth is much more complicated. Living trusts can do great things for some people and nothing for others. It just depends on your situation. It is true that a living tr View the rest of this article


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