by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, trust, Trusts, Will
Estate planning involves making crucial decisions about what happens to your properties and assets once you pass away. You can employ several tools, like a will and a trust, to accomplish your goals for how these properties and assets will be distributed. An attorney...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 12, 2023 | trust, Trust Administration, Trusts
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never an easy time, and it can be made more difficult and overwhelming when you are responsible for that person’s trust. You are not required to begin handling a trust immediately, and waiting a few weeks is understandable....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 5, 2023 | trust, Trust Administration, Trusts
When you are appointed as an executor of a trust, you are given a great responsibility to honor the wishes of your deceased loved one. You will be given the task of distributing all assets laid out in the trust to the intended beneficiaries. These assets can include...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 15, 2022 | trust, Trust Administration, Trusts
When a loved one passes, that time can be filled with many emotions. The process of sorting through their belongings can bring up memories and moments that cause joy and sadness. If you are the trustee of that loved one’s estate, this can add another difficult layer....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 18, 2022 | trust, Trust Administration, Trusts
Estate law can be nerve-racking for some, but it is a crucial step toward securing your estate for your family. Trust administration is a necessary part of the estate planning process. However, it can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the realm of estate law....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 27, 2022 | California trust, probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation, trust, Trusts
While death is not the most joyous topic to discuss, it is important to understand critical legal processes that must be handled after someone has died. One such legality is the process of distributing a trust. A trust is a legal decree of estate planning that...
