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Should You Name Your Child as Trustee?
Parents: Should you name your child as Trustee? Children: Should you really serve as the Trustee if you are named? If you have a son or daughter with good business sense, you may have concluded that he or she would...
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How a Trust Protector Can Rescue Irrevocable Trusts
The term Trust Protector carries the connotation of a superhero, poised to come to the rescue when called upon. A Trust Protector’s role is to guide a trustee to ensure that a grantor’s intentions and wishes are carried out. It’s...
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Power of Attorney: What Are Your Responsibilities?
Have you been named as a power of attorney? If you’re stepping into this role for the first time, there are terms and responsibilities you need to understand going forward. This is a vitally important role, and one that can’t...
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How to Appoint a Trustee Who Will Protect Your Legacy
Choosing a trustee to administer your revocable and irrevocable trust is essential to your estate plan. In order to secure your legacy, it’s crucial to not only select the right support for your estate but to also choose an appropriate...
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5 Things Estate Planners Should Know About Independent Trustees
Part of the practice of estate planning is identifying when clients and their families could benefit from the help of other services and professionals: We see a need and we introduce people - accountants, lawyers, insurance agents, financial advisors, counselors,...
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