Encino Trust Lawyer Answers: “What is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)?”

Family homes and other real property are usually the most valuable assets in an estate. While homeowners may want to leave these properties to children or other beneficiaries as part of an inheritance, tax burdens can throw a wrench into those plans. Unfortunately, without proper planning, most beneficiaries cannot afford the taxes that come along with inheriting property, which usually forces the sale of a family home or other property after the homeowner dies.

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Encino Trust Lawyer: How to Safely Leave an Inheritance to an Adult Child with Substance Abuse Problems

Just about everyone knows or loves someone with a substance abuse problem. The detrimental effects impact many facets of American society. Sadly, we are seeing an upswing in the number of clients that have to deal with a loved one’s substance abuse in their estate planning.

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4 Types of Property to Put in a Revocable Living Trust

To many, the best reason to create a Revocable Living Trust is to avoid probate and put a quick end to the estate administration process. However, a trust needs to be funded for it to have any real effect on the probate and estate administration process. Here are four types of property that are commonly used to fund a Revocable Living Trust.

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