As part of your estate planning, your attorney may suggest you create a trust. There are different types of trusts and one or more may appeal to you as the best method for passing on your assets to your heirs upon your death. Although trusts have traditionally been used to avoid the necessity of probate, other tools are available for that purpose. The attorneys at Springer & Lyle can help you understand the options and what determine what will best accomplish your needs. What is a Trust? A trust is created for the purpose of having an account managed by a person or … [Read more...]