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Estate planning will allow you to be in control of what happens to your property, and who will carry out your wishes. A will can name beneficiaries, name an executor and designate a guardian for minor children. A trust can give you more control of how your assets are managed and distributed. Our Elgin wills and trusts attorneys take the time to learn about your family, finances and concerns before recommending a plan.
Wills and trusts have different purposes and many estate plans include both. A will, for the most part, tells what to do with property that is part of the probate estate. If properly drafted and funded, a living trust can allow the trust property to be managed or distributed without the full probate process. Your best strategy depends on how your property is owned, who your beneficiaries are, and what you want your plan to do.
Estate planning may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. O’Flaherty Law offers practical explanations and customized recommendations to assist you in making informed choices. Whether you are drafting your first will, establishing a trust, or reviewing documents from years ago, our legal team can assist you in putting together a plan to protect your wishes and provide your family with more clarity.
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A will can nominate the person you would like to care for your minor children if you die. The nomination helps communicate your wishes, although the court retains responsibility for formally appointing a guardian. Choosing a primary guardian and a backup can make your intentions clearer.
Funding a trust means transferring ownership of selected assets into the trust or otherwise arranging for them to pass to it. Simply signing the trust document may not be enough to keep property outside probate. Real estate, for example, generally requires a written transfer of legal title to the trustee.
No. A trust may be useful for people with many different income and asset levels. Families may use trusts to plan for minor children, provide structured distributions, manage property during incapacity, or reduce the amount of property that must pass through probate. Whether a trust makes sense depends more on your goals and circumstances than on a specific level of wealth.