Trusts

What is the Federal Estate Tax Threshold?

If your Taxable Estate is greater than the federal estate tax threshold, you may be liable for paying federal estate taxes.

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How to Fund Your Trust

Learn the basics of how to fund a trust by correctly re-titling assets in the trust's name.

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What is The Difference Between a Living Trust And a Revocable Trust?

They sound similar and are often used interchangeably, but not all living trusts are revocable trusts.

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Which States Have an Estate Tax?

Does your state levy state estate taxes? Discover which 17 states have an estate and/or inheritance tax.

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What is the Difference Between a Last Will and a Revocable Living Trust?

If you're deciding between creating a last will and revocable living trust, read this first.

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What Are The Advantages of Irrevocable Trusts?

There are three primary reasons why you might consider creating an irrevocable living trust. Learn whether you may benefit from incorporating an irrevocable living trust into your estate plan.

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Gross Estate vs. Taxable Estate

Explains the difference between the gross estate and the taxable estate.

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Do You Need a Pet Trust?

If you're considering creating a pet trust, read this first.

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What is a Revocable Living Trust?

Learn everything that you need to know about revocable living trusts to determine whether a revocable living trust is right for you.

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How Much Does a Trust Cost?

The cost to create a revocable living trust ranges from $0 to $10,000 depending on a variety of factors. Learn how to make a trust you can actually afford.

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What Are The Advantages of a Revocable Living Trust?

Learn the four primary advantages of a revocable living trust to determine whether you may benefit from including a revocable living trust as your primary estate plan vehicle.

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What is Joint Property Ownership?

How your jointly held assets are titled carries important consequences for transferring them upon death and is essential to creating an effective estate plan.

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