Tag Archives: Trust

What Is Elder Law?

Elder law is an area of law that encompasses any legal issue facing the elderly.  It is often associated with estate planning but can involve much broader social, economic and health related difficulties facing aging Americans. Some of the concerns that become more important to us as we grow older and may require more careful [...]

Is a Trust Right for You? Distinguishing Trusts and Wills in Estate Planning

Most people understand the concept and importance of a Will. A Will is a legal document that transfers assets at death and allows a person to name an executor to transfer those assets. A trust is similar in that a grantor transfers assets to the trust and names a trustee to distribute trust assets. You [...]