| Is It
Too Early to Set Up a Trust Fund?
Most young couples feel like they have forever
to plan for their old age. They feel as if their children
will always be toddlers and don’t see the necessity
of saving for college or for that proverbial rainy day. But
life does move right along. Before they realize it, many couples
see middle age, and even their golden years, before they make
wills or set up trusts for their families.
Trusts and estates are two subjects often
dealt with at the same time or with the same attorney because
of the similarities they have. Trusts are usually set up for
after one’s death. Estates the subject of one’s
will or trust. One misconception is that in order to leave
a hefty trust fund or estate for your loved ones, great deals
of money must be acquired before death. While that is the
case in many instances, it is not the standard.
Getting Your Estate in Order
If you are beginning to see your own mortality,
this is an opportune time to discuss the options regarding
your will and all that it will entail. If your children are
minors, certain laws apply, whereas if they are adults, the
options can be discussed accordingly. Your will or your trust
is your last request for the disposition of your worldly positions.
We want to help you to make the decision you see fit while
you are on this earth.
Perhaps you would want to discuss some of
your requests with your spouse or someone else close to you.
The decisions you make today can be changed. But, in the event
of your death before you make changes, it is important to
have a legal document with your signature on file.
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