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Who Should Be My Executor (Personal Representative) Or Trustee?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman describes what to consider when choosing an executor, a personal representative or trustee when creating a trust.  Video Transcript: In the situation of selection of executor or personal representative, we recommend frequently that there be a family member identified in that position. In some circumstances it ...

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What Does It Mean To Fund A Trust?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains how to fund a trust and why it is necessary fund it for an effective estate plan.    Video Transcript: In order to fund the trust it’s necessary to place assets into that trust. Think of it as some kind of container that you’re using ...

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Who Can Benefit From A Trust?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman describes those who can benefit from creating a trust.    Video Transcript: Both the person creating the trust and the beneficiaries of that trust can reap substantial benefits from the creation of a trust. Avoidance of certain aspects of probate can be just one example of ...

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How Can I Ensure That My Trust Fulfills My Intentions?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman clearly explains the most important task to concentrate on when creating a trust with your estate plan.   Video Transcript: First of all, if you want to trust to fulfill your intended goals you need to read it; you need to understand it, and you need ...

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What Benefits Does A Trust Offer?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman lists some of the benefits of creating a trust in an estate plan.   Video Transcript: The benefits of the trust can often depend on the terms of the trust. It’s important that any trust be crafted and customized to your particular concerns. Among the benefits ...

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What Are Trusts?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains what a trust is and lists some examples of the different types of trusts that exist.    Video Transcript: Trusts are another way of holding assets or moving assets from point A to point B. A trust can be created under the terms of your ...

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Are There Ways To Protect My Assets Other Than Using A Trust?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains alternatives to using a trust when trying to protect your assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSqxRMlX3fwVideo Transcript: There are other ways to protect your assets other than using a trust. These need to be carefully considered so that you can maintain not only the asset protection, but the control ...

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Who Else Should Help Me With My Asset Protection Plan?

  Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman describes some professionals who may also assist you in customizing a successful asset protection plan.   Video Transcript: There are a number of different ways that you can be tripped up in preparing an asset protection plan. You need to work with a team, that ...

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Do I Have To Employ Asset Protection For All Types Of Assets?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains some different methods for creating an asset protection plan, and whether that requires planning for all types of assets.  Video Transcript: It is not necessary that you apply asset protection to all assets but understand that that which you do not plan for in advance, ...

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What Are Some Risks Involved In Engaging In An Asset Protection Plan?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman details a few risks associated with asset protection plans when they are not properly composed.    Video Transcript: There are some risks associated in asset protection plans. If they are not properly constructed: you could lose control of your assets. If they are not properly constructed: ...

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