Can I receive variable income from a CRT based on market returns?
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) are sophisticated estate planning tools allowing individuals to donate assets to charity while retaining an income …
Can I receive a tax deduction even if the income recipient is not myself?
The question of whether you can receive a tax deduction for gifts or payments made to someone other than yourself …
Can I put my digital life (email, photos, etc.) into a trust?
The question of incorporating one’s digital assets—emails, photos, social media accounts, cryptocurrencies, and more—into an estate plan, specifically a trust, …
Can I provide income replacement for caregivers in my family?
The question of financially supporting family members who dedicate themselves to caregiving is increasingly common and complex. Many individuals are …
Can I provide for the creation of a family logo or brand via trust funds?
The question of whether you can utilize trust funds to establish a family logo or brand is a fascinating one, …
Can I provide for future fiduciary training for my heirs?
The question of preparing your heirs to act as fiduciaries—trustees, agents under power of attorney, or executors of your estate—is …
Can I provide content filtering services for digital inheritances?
The question of providing content filtering services for digital inheritances is a burgeoning field, driven by the ever-increasing amount of …
Can I prevent certain relatives from contesting the trust?
The question of preventing specific relatives from contesting a trust is a common concern for Ted Cook, a Trust Attorney …
Can I pre-fund transition costs if an heir becomes incapacitated?
The question of pre-funding transition costs for an heir who may become incapacitated is a remarkably common one, especially as …
Can I plan for sudden incapacitation due to injury or illness?
Planning for sudden incapacitation—whether due to a debilitating injury or unforeseen illness—is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of responsible …