wills trusts randolph ma: Non-Tax Reasons for Trusts: Randolph MA Area Estate Planning Attorney
- 10/11/14 07:55 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com There are several non-tax reasons for utilizing trusts such as asset protection; avoiding probate; creditor protection; protection for the surviving spouse and children in the event the surviving spouse remarries; control and management of assets for spendthrifts, minors and those disabled; and avoiding ancillary probate for real estate owned in another state. Moreover, living trusts are private (not public) documents and notice of the trust assets and accountings need be given only to the interested parties.