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What Is a Revocable Living Trust?
May 22, 2026
What Is a Revocable Living Trust? Most homeowners don’t think about what happens behind the scenes when assets are passed on until they realize the process can involve courts, delays, and added costs. A revocable living trust is designed to simplify that process. It gives you a way to organize your assets today while putting
DIY Estate Planning Risks: Are You Prepared for Them?
April 1, 2025
Discover DIY estate planning risks & hidden costs. Learn why professional guidance is crucial to safeguarding your family's future.
What Is a Revocable Living Trust?
April 20, 2026
Most homeowners don’t think about what happens behind the scenes when assets are passed on until they realize the process can involve courts, delays, and added costs. A revocable living trust is designed to simplify that process. It gives you a way to organize your assets today while putting a clear plan in place for
The Joint Tenancy Nightmare of Claudia Grace
August 10, 2020
There are many reasons to want to avoid probate: it becomes a matter of public record, it can cost your heirs a lot of money, and it can sometimes take years. For these reasons, many people take it upon themselves to try and avoid probate at all costs.
Understanding How to Get Reimbursed for Funeral Expenses from Living Trust
April 4, 2025
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. In addition to the emotional grief and loss, families often find themselves dealing with a range of unexpected responsibilities, including handling the logistics and financial aspects of the funeral. One question that frequently comes up during this difficult time is: Can I be reimbursed for the funeral expenses I paid for a loved one?
Inherited Property Disputes – What to Do When One Sibling Wants to Sell Fast
January 13, 2026
Inheriting a parent’s home often comes with grief, logistics, and family tension. One of the most common situations we hear from AmeriEstate Legal Plan clients is: “My sibling and I inherited Mom’s house, but he wants to sell it below market value so he can sell it quickly. I don’t agree, now what?” If you’re
Revocable Living Trust: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
May 22, 2026
If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family have immediate access to your home and assets or would everything be tied up in court? A revocable living trust is one of the most widely used estate planning tools because it allows you to maintain control of your assets while creating a plan that works
Living Trusts Are Not Just About Avoiding Probate
June 20, 2008
The concerns over the high costs and long delays associated with Probate are often central to the discussions over why living trusts are far superior to wills as estate planning tools, even for relatively small estates. For strictly probate avoidance purposes however, a living trust may not always be needed. Most states have a minimum
A Checklist for Settling a Living Trust Estate
January 17, 2017
A helpful checklist on how to settle a Living Trust Estate. Most of us have an estate, a legacy we leave to our families. We also have a choice over how that legacy will be passed on. If we choose to do nothing, we are choosing to allow the State to administer our estate and to
