What Is a Trustee in Estate Planning?
A trustee is the person or institution appointed to manage a trust on behalf of beneficiaries of the trust. Being a trustee is a significant responsibility. Those serving in this role must always act in the best interests of beneficiaries when carrying out their trust...
Proper Estate Planning Reduces Issues of Probate
Probate is a legal process that happens after someone dies. While probate can be complex, lengthy, and expensive, an estate planning attorney or probate attorney can help mitigate unwanted risks. They will be able to anticipate what might happen and prevent issues...
IRS Finalizes 10-Year RMD Rules for Inherited IRAs
After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for people who inherit individual retirement account (IRA) assets. The newly...