Elder Law : Wills and Trusts

Use of Trusts in Elder Law and Disability Planning

Marco D. Chayet & Dawn R. Hewitt

            Several different types of trusts can be used to enhance the quality of life for an individual with special needs who receives publ...


Special Needs Trusts

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq.

Special needs trusts (also known as “supplemental needs” trusts) allow a disabled beneficiary to receive gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds without jeopardizing the disabled...


Why Create a Special Needs Trust Before Your Child Turns 18

Margy Campbell, LCSW, CFP

  Reprinted from the Academy of Special Needs Planners Internet Site:   Special needs trust are very versatile legal instruments that can do much more than simply protect a person&rsq...


Different Types of Trusts

Marco D. Chayet and Dawn R. Hewitt, Chayet, Dawson & Danzo

Trusts are useful estate planning tools that can accomplish a variety of goals.  They can help avoid probate, minimize taxes, and be used to give property to minor or disabled loved ones. ...


For Trusts, Corporate Trustee's are a Must

Craig Standing

When you set up any trust, you will need to name a trustee to manage the trust assets. Depending on the type of trust you have, this could be yourself, a corporate trustee, your spouse (as co-trustee)...


Seven Critical Reasons to Make a Last Will & Testament

Individuals work a lifetime at accumulating assets, personal property and mementos. It only takes a little time to make sure those valued items pass on to your loved ones. If executed correctly, a...


Just What Does A Living Trust Do

William B. Howell, Esq.

Many of us have heard the term “Living Trust” without knowing just exactly (or even generally) what this type of trust may be.  What does it do?  Is it beneficial?  Do you...