Guides for protecting your assets and providing for your family. Covers wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing your estate after death. It’s public record, it can take 9 to 18 months, and it costs 2–5% of your estate in legal and court fees. A revocable living trust lets your assets pass directly to your heirs — privately, quickly, and without court involvement. This page covers the documents you need to set up your trust, fund it correctly, and keep your estate entirely out of probate.
When your child turns 18, they’re legally an adult — which means you may lose the ability to access their medical records, make healthcare decisions, or help with financial matters in an emergency. Before they leave for college, a small set of legal documents gives you the authority to step in when it matters most. This page walks you through exactly what’s needed and how to get it done in minutes.
An irrevocable trust is one of the most effective — and most misunderstood — tools in estate planning. Once assets are transferred into an irrevocable trust, they’re removed from your taxable estate, which can significantly reduce what your heirs owe in estate taxes. The tradeoff is permanence: you give up control of those assets. This page explains what types of irrevocable trusts exist, what documents they require, and how to get started.