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Are Assets in a Trust Protected from Medicaid?

Medicaid has strict qualification requirements, which means you need to plan ahead and protect yourself from losing out on this healthcare option. You can protect assets from Medicaid in a trust, but only if you select the right type of trust. What Is a Medicaid Trust and How Does It Protect Your Assets? A Medicaid trust is an irrevocable...

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What Are the Powers and Duties of a Trustee?

A trustee is a party who has a fiduciary obligation to any property held by the trust. While the trust holds the legal title to all property and assets within it, the trustee is responsible for following the instructions left in the trust documents, including ensuring the best interests of the beneficiaries are considered. The role of the trustee...

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Can I Leave Property in a Trust for My Grandchildren?

As a grandparent, you want to secure a healthy financial future for your grandchildren. One of the better ways to do that is through a trust. Trusts, in general, are excellent ways to pass assets to beneficiaries, and they can also help your grandchildren achieve their goals later in life. If you are considering leaving property or some of...

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What Assets Should You Put in a Trust?

Not sure which assets you should transfer into a trust? There are some you can transfer (and should), while others could cost you when it comes to taxes and penalties. Creating a trust is only half the battle. The most critical step to establishing a revocable trust is to fund that trust. Funding, in its simplest terms, means transferring...

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5 Trust Types That Will Maximize Your Kids’ Inheritance

One of the most important parts of an effective estate plan is to ensure that a family’s children are properly provided for, whether they are minors or adults. This is often accomplished by placing some or all of the estate into a trust. The following five types of trusts have been found to be very effective in providing for...

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