Will My Spouse Have Control of My Trust When I Pass

Will My Spouse Have Control of My Trust When I Pass

Trusts are a common component of a comprehensive Estate Plan. However, one concern people have when creating Trusts is whether the Trust will be used for the purpose they intend it to be used. In particular, married individuals sometimes worry if, after one of them...
How Often Should I Review My Estate Plan?

How Often Should I Review My Estate Plan?

Here at eLegacy, we encourage people to put together an estate plan before they desperately need one. The last thing you want is to have to cobble some sort of plan together when you have been rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening condition, worrying about...
When Do My Spouse and I Need Separate Estate Documents?

When Do My Spouse and I Need Separate Estate Documents?

When you are married, and particularly if you have been married for a long time, you and your spouse will likely approach Estate Planning from your perspective as a couple. This is especially true when all or the vast majority of your assets–your home, bank accounts,...
What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust

What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust

Thinking about creating an estate plan can make your shoulders sag. The prospect of untangling a raft of legalese and making decisions about stuff you don’t want to think about (or understand very well) can descend upon your psyche like a large black cloud. But estate...
4 Estate Planning Documents You Should Consider

4 Estate Planning Documents You Should Consider

Nearly everyone can benefit from estate planning, not just those who have significant assets.  That is because comprehensive estate planning is about making prudent decisions about what you want to happen with your life and your property in the event that you are...