With today's rising costs, some people consider setting up a trust without an attorney. But while online tools or DIY templates can work for simple revocable living trusts, more complex estates could ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

A well-designed trust can help save time, paperwork and other headaches when settling an estate. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

When you think of trust funds, you probably think of super wealthy people providing their kids with access to huge amounts of money. However, trust funds aren't meant only for the rich. You can ...

These days, it’s not unusual for a client to use a trust instead of a will for their estate planning. Trusts offer a range of benefits, including asset protection, privacy, and efficient distribution ...