From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, I have been thinking about forming a Revocable Trust. Who pays the income tax on a Revocable Trust?”
A Revocable Living Trust can be a reliable tool in helping you manage your assets while suffering from Alzheimer’s. But, you should plan carefully and implement checks and balances.
New Jersey Democrats and Republicans arrived at a deal this last week. Though not everyone is happy, making deals is what gets legislation done and an increase is such deals would be appreciated.
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: Can I leave my watch collection to my son in Trust? “Over the years I have put together an extensive watch collection. My wife and I recently had a son, and I wish to leave him the collection. Can I leave him the collection in Trust? Can a Trust protect an inheritance?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “Can I form a Special Needs Trust during my lifetime? I would like to put some money aside for my Special Needs son now. But I don’t want to disqualify him from his Medicaid.”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “At my son’s death, can I decide who receives any remaining money in the Special Needs Trust? I want to set up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. But, when he dies, can my daughter receive what money remains?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: The Directed Trustee maybe the answer to your problem!
“I am considering setting up an Irrevocable Trust to hold assets for my children. But, I want my current wealth manager investing the trust property. Unfortunately, if I pick a corporate trustee, they will use their money manager. How do I force the corporate trustee to use my financial advisor?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My father died recently in Burlington County, New Jersey. The executor told me that my dad set up a Trust Under Will for me. What is a Trust Under Will?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I am thinking about forming a trust for my minor child, but I read that a trust could be a “simple trust” or a “complex trust,” what is a complex trust?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I am forming a trust for my minor children. I could use my brother as Trustee or choose a Corporate Trustee. What are the reasons to use a Corporate Trustee rather than my brother?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I am setting up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. I am trying to decide if I should pick my daughter or a bank as the Special Needs Trust Trustee. Who should I pick as the Special Needs Trust Trustee?”
Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven-attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Peter Klenk received his Master’s in Taxation, LL.M., from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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Peter explains things in a practical way to help guide you through a rather daunting process. We have been using Klenk Law for years. Highly recommend.
We worked with the firm to update our Estate Plan. The whole team made the process simple and easy. Thanks!
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