
Why Use a Living Trust in Estate Planning?
I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
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Now that there is a Democratic majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives, estate and gift tax law changes are expected to occur in 2021 or 2022.
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