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How to Protect Your Assets and Provide for Your Children with a Trust

LS Carlson Law May 10th, 2023

If you're a homeowner with children in California, you want to make sure your assets are protected and your loved ones are provided for in the event of your passing. One way to accomplish this is by creating a trust. A trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Here's how to protect your assets and provide for your children with a trust:

Choose the Right Type of Trust: There are different types of trusts, such as revocable and irrevocable trusts. A revocable trust allows you to make changes to the trust during your lifetime, while an irrevocable trust cannot be modified once it's created. Choosing the right type of trust depends on your goals and needs.

Name a Trustee: The trustee is responsible for managing the assets in the trust and distributing them to the beneficiaries according to your wishes. You can choose a family member, friend, or a professional trustee, such as a bank or trust company.

Decide on the Terms of the Trust: You can specify how and when the assets in the trust are distributed to the beneficiaries. For example, you can set up a trust for your minor children and specify that the assets be distributed to them when they reach a certain age or achieve certain milestones, such as graduating from college.

Minimize Taxes: Depending on the type of trust you create, you may be able to minimize estate and gift taxes, which can reduce the amount of money that goes to the government and increase the amount that goes to your beneficiaries.

At LS Carlson Law, our attorneys have extensive experience in estate planning and can help you create a trust that meets your needs and protects your assets. We also have expertise in tax law and can help you minimize taxes and maximize your assets for your loved ones. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how a trust can benefit you and your family.

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