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April 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM #382647April 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM #382024
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ParticipantYou can use http://www.legalzoom.com
You can create living trust through them.April 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM #382295ParticipantYou can use http://www.legalzoom.com
You can create living trust through them.April 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM #382486ParticipantYou can use http://www.legalzoom.com
You can create living trust through them.April 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM #382533ParticipantYou can use http://www.legalzoom.com
You can create living trust through them.April 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM #382662ParticipantYou can use http://www.legalzoom.com
You can create living trust through them.April 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM #382156UCGal
Participant[quote=gn][quote=UCGal]When we had our trust set up, it was a simple quick claim to transfer the house to the trust. We had it done as part of setting up the trust. (So the lawyer handled it.)[/quote]
UCGal, how much $$ did you pay to transfer the house to the trust ?[/quote]
It was part of the entire trust/wills/etc package.
Not the cheapest in town, but the lawyer gave good advice. We used http://www.ruylebrewer.com/.
Our situation involved a couple of complications that made us less comfortable with going with a boilerplate service like LegalZoom – but they are fine for non-complicated family trusts.
April 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM #382426Participant[quote=gn][quote=UCGal]When we had our trust set up, it was a simple quick claim to transfer the house to the trust. We had it done as part of setting up the trust. (So the lawyer handled it.)[/quote]
UCGal, how much $$ did you pay to transfer the house to the trust ?[/quote]
It was part of the entire trust/wills/etc package.
Not the cheapest in town, but the lawyer gave good advice. We used http://www.ruylebrewer.com/.
Our situation involved a couple of complications that made us less comfortable with going with a boilerplate service like LegalZoom – but they are fine for non-complicated family trusts.
April 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM #382616Participant[quote=gn][quote=UCGal]When we had our trust set up, it was a simple quick claim to transfer the house to the trust. We had it done as part of setting up the trust. (So the lawyer handled it.)[/quote]
UCGal, how much $$ did you pay to transfer the house to the trust ?[/quote]
It was part of the entire trust/wills/etc package.
Not the cheapest in town, but the lawyer gave good advice. We used http://www.ruylebrewer.com/.
Our situation involved a couple of complications that made us less comfortable with going with a boilerplate service like LegalZoom – but they are fine for non-complicated family trusts.
April 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM #382664Participant[quote=gn][quote=UCGal]When we had our trust set up, it was a simple quick claim to transfer the house to the trust. We had it done as part of setting up the trust. (So the lawyer handled it.)[/quote]
UCGal, how much $$ did you pay to transfer the house to the trust ?[/quote]
It was part of the entire trust/wills/etc package.
Not the cheapest in town, but the lawyer gave good advice. We used http://www.ruylebrewer.com/.
Our situation involved a couple of complications that made us less comfortable with going with a boilerplate service like LegalZoom – but they are fine for non-complicated family trusts.
April 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM #382795Participant[quote=gn][quote=UCGal]When we had our trust set up, it was a simple quick claim to transfer the house to the trust. We had it done as part of setting up the trust. (So the lawyer handled it.)[/quote]
UCGal, how much $$ did you pay to transfer the house to the trust ?[/quote]
It was part of the entire trust/wills/etc package.
Not the cheapest in town, but the lawyer gave good advice. We used http://www.ruylebrewer.com/.
Our situation involved a couple of complications that made us less comfortable with going with a boilerplate service like LegalZoom – but they are fine for non-complicated family trusts.
April 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM #382151sdduuuude
Participant[quote=Noob]I own property outright, but want to transfer it to my family trust. I’m single and don’t have any dependants, but I want to avoid probate and use any assets I have after I die to fund family education grants.
What is the process for setting up a trust and transfering an asset into it. Is this something I can do myself without a lot of expense?
How do I get the name on the deed changed to the trust name?[/quote]
I had my trust done here:
http://www.walterstrustinfo.com/Even if you don’t use them for your trust, it is worth going to their free workshop. There is a sales pitch to sign up for the trust that night, but it isn’t high-pressure and there is much to learn.
4plexowner – there are many goood reasons to avoid probate other than taxes. Even the probate process costs money – they have to pay a probate attorney to manage the case – so avoiding it can save thousands even for small cases. Also, trusts execute immediately. Probate can drag on for years.
A trust – and associated documents such as a will, power of attorney, and other instructional documents – can help your family avoid major problems if you are ever declared incompetent.
If you are declared incompetent and you haven’t made it clear who should take over decisions for you, life can be hell for those you leave behind who may have to watch the government step in and manage your life.
There are so many reasons to go to one of those workshops.
April 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM #382421Participant[quote=Noob]I own property outright, but want to transfer it to my family trust. I’m single and don’t have any dependants, but I want to avoid probate and use any assets I have after I die to fund family education grants.
What is the process for setting up a trust and transfering an asset into it. Is this something I can do myself without a lot of expense?
How do I get the name on the deed changed to the trust name?[/quote]
I had my trust done here:
http://www.walterstrustinfo.com/Even if you don’t use them for your trust, it is worth going to their free workshop. There is a sales pitch to sign up for the trust that night, but it isn’t high-pressure and there is much to learn.
4plexowner – there are many goood reasons to avoid probate other than taxes. Even the probate process costs money – they have to pay a probate attorney to manage the case – so avoiding it can save thousands even for small cases. Also, trusts execute immediately. Probate can drag on for years.
A trust – and associated documents such as a will, power of attorney, and other instructional documents – can help your family avoid major problems if you are ever declared incompetent.
If you are declared incompetent and you haven’t made it clear who should take over decisions for you, life can be hell for those you leave behind who may have to watch the government step in and manage your life.
There are so many reasons to go to one of those workshops.
April 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM #382612Participant[quote=Noob]I own property outright, but want to transfer it to my family trust. I’m single and don’t have any dependants, but I want to avoid probate and use any assets I have after I die to fund family education grants.
What is the process for setting up a trust and transfering an asset into it. Is this something I can do myself without a lot of expense?
How do I get the name on the deed changed to the trust name?[/quote]
I had my trust done here:
http://www.walterstrustinfo.com/Even if you don’t use them for your trust, it is worth going to their free workshop. There is a sales pitch to sign up for the trust that night, but it isn’t high-pressure and there is much to learn.
4plexowner – there are many goood reasons to avoid probate other than taxes. Even the probate process costs money – they have to pay a probate attorney to manage the case – so avoiding it can save thousands even for small cases. Also, trusts execute immediately. Probate can drag on for years.
A trust – and associated documents such as a will, power of attorney, and other instructional documents – can help your family avoid major problems if you are ever declared incompetent.
If you are declared incompetent and you haven’t made it clear who should take over decisions for you, life can be hell for those you leave behind who may have to watch the government step in and manage your life.
There are so many reasons to go to one of those workshops.
April 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM #382659Participant[quote=Noob]I own property outright, but want to transfer it to my family trust. I’m single and don’t have any dependants, but I want to avoid probate and use any assets I have after I die to fund family education grants.
What is the process for setting up a trust and transfering an asset into it. Is this something I can do myself without a lot of expense?
How do I get the name on the deed changed to the trust name?[/quote]
I had my trust done here:
http://www.walterstrustinfo.com/Even if you don’t use them for your trust, it is worth going to their free workshop. There is a sales pitch to sign up for the trust that night, but it isn’t high-pressure and there is much to learn.
4plexowner – there are many goood reasons to avoid probate other than taxes. Even the probate process costs money – they have to pay a probate attorney to manage the case – so avoiding it can save thousands even for small cases. Also, trusts execute immediately. Probate can drag on for years.
A trust – and associated documents such as a will, power of attorney, and other instructional documents – can help your family avoid major problems if you are ever declared incompetent.
If you are declared incompetent and you haven’t made it clear who should take over decisions for you, life can be hell for those you leave behind who may have to watch the government step in and manage your life.
There are so many reasons to go to one of those workshops.
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