Is a Charitable Remainder Trust Right For You? 3 Questions

June 5, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

Question 1: What is a charitable remainder trust? A charitable remainder trust, commonly abbreviated as CRT, gives you the opportunity... Read More

Estate Planning, Trust Administration

Creating the Living Trust is Only the First Step

March 8, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

A good revocable living trust allows you to transfer your property outside of the clunky, and often costly, probate process.... Read More

living trusts, Trust Administration

Using the Intentionally Defective Trust: 3 Facts You Should Know

February 27, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

Fact 1: Defective doesn’t mean Ineffective Despite the name, an intentionally defective grantor trust can be a very useful estate... Read More

Estate Planning, Trust Administration

If You Made Your Own Trust You Need to Talk to a Lawyer

February 25, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

The growing popularity of websites that promote do-it-yourself legal guides and services has led to many people to choose to... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

Considerations in Choosing a Trustee

February 8, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are considering establishing a trust, as a part of that, you’ll need to choose a trustee. This is... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

A Few Basic Questions About Trusts

January 14, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

Beginning the estate planning process is often daunting for people who have little knowledge of the field. For many people,... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

What to do When You Want to Change The Terms of Your Testamentary Trust

January 7, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

When you create a last will and testament you might direct for the creation of a testamentary trust. These trusts... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

Using an Intentionally Defective Trust to Avoid Common Estate Planning Problems

January 2, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you own a family business, you will eventually need to begin thinking about what your plans are for the... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

FAQ About Living Trust Administration

December 5, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

What is trust administration? It’s common to refer to running any trust as administering it. This means that when you... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

What are the Differences between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Living Trust

November 9, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you’re considering creating a trust, it’s important to know the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable living trust.... Read More

Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

Making Your Own Estate Plan May Not Save You as Much as You Think

October 31, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

To many people, the prospect of hiring their own attorney to develop an estate plan brings one key issue to... Read More

Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

Your Estate and Your Charitable Trust

October 1, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Giving to others and supporting charities often brings a tremendous sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Whether you’ve given to charity... Read More

Trust Administration