Archive for November, 2009

Why a Grantor Trust Offers the Possibility to Organize Your Estate

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A grantor trust is when someone decides to organize his/her estate. It is used when planning wills, welfare etc. This type of trust also allows the grantor to control his/hers belongings as it can be established during the grantor's life; therefore it can be revocable. The grantor is allowed to ...

Protecting an Inheritance From Creditors and a Divorcing Spouse

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

If you have a sizable estate one of your primary objectives may be transferring your estate assets to your children and only your children. The idea of anyone else having access to your hard earned estate assets is frightening and disturbing. But there is a way to ensure that the ...

Heir Advance – Tips For Obtaining Cash For Probate Inheritance Assets

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Heir advance is an option for beneficiaries to obtain cash for inheritance assets held in probate. Advances to heirs are not loans. There is no interest charged and the estate repays the funding source once probate settles.Heir advance also refers to irrevocable life insurance trust structured settlement payments. Decedents engage ...