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Living Trusts

The Benefits of a Living Trust May Surprise You

December 21, 2021Living Trusts

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There are many ways to approach the estate planning process, with the creation of a living trust once of the most common. With this, you have the opportunity to move your assets into a trust while you’re living. Furthermore, it’s a great tool for incapacity planning, as it can kick in if you’re unable to make your own decisions. Let’s dive into three additional benefits of a living trust: No probate: With a will, your assets will go through the probate process — as outlined … [Read more...] about The Benefits of a Living Trust May Surprise You

What do Pittsford Living Trust Lawyers Do?

August 23, 2018Living Trusts

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Pittsford living trust lawyers can provide comprehensive help with a wide variety of legal issues related to trust creation as well as with issues related to asset protection. We understand that many people create trusts to protect their wealth and to provide for their loved ones and we aim to make the trust creation process as easy and effective as possible.   The best option you have for finding out how Pittsford living trust lawyers can help you is to give us a call to get personalized … [Read more...] about What do Pittsford Living Trust Lawyers Do?

Five Reasons to Create a Living Trust Today

July 12, 2018Living Trusts

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A Rochester trust administration lawyer can provide assistance with the creation of a living trust. A living trust is not just something that wealthy people should create and it is not only advisable for older people to have a trust -- many people of all ages and income levels can benefit from trust creation.  The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. can help you to determine if creating a trust is the best course of action for you. We can work with you to analyze the steps that you should … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Create a Living Trust Today

Revocable Living Trusts: Practical Concerns

June 20, 2014Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts

Revocable Living Trusts: Practical Concerns from Michael Robinson An estate held by a living trust will allow you to more quickly, and easily, transfer property outside of the probate process. Learn more about Revocable Living Trusts: Practical Concerns in this presentation.   … [Read more...] about Revocable Living Trusts: Practical Concerns

Free Report:Revocable Living Trusts in New York

June 18, 2014Living Trusts, revocable living trust, Revocable Living Trusts

The revocable living trust has seen a surge of interest in recent years. Many people are choosing to create revocable living trusts as a part of a comprehensive estate plan because these tools offer so many significant benefits. Topics covered in this report include: Trust in trusts Revocable? Living? What are you talking about? Who benefits? Seek Advice Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF. … [Read more...] about Free Report:Revocable Living Trusts in New York

3 Common Living Trust Myths

January 24, 2014Estate Planning, Living Trusts

As a vital piece of every modern estate plan, the revocable living trust is more popular than ever. This is especially true in recent years as the federal estate tax exemption has increased and fewer people have had to worry about paying estate taxes. Nevertheless, there are a lot of misconceptions about what a living trust is and what benefits it provides. To help educate you about the benefits of these estate planning tools, let us look at some of the common myths associated with them. Myth … [Read more...] about 3 Common Living Trust Myths

Wills and Trusts in Rochester NY: Why Pour-Over Wills and Living Trusts Go So Well Together

October 30, 2013Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills, Wills & Trusts

Even though no two estate plans are identical, most contemporary plans rely on key parts, such as pour-over wills and revocable living trusts. If you aren’t familiar with wills and trusts in Rochester NY, these two terms might not make a lot of sense to you. However, with just a little background information you will quickly understand why these two types of tools are so helpful. Here’s what you need to know about pour-over wills and revocable living trusts. Avoiding Probate Beginning in … [Read more...] about Wills and Trusts in Rochester NY: Why Pour-Over Wills and Living Trusts Go So Well Together

Your Inter Vivos Trust Needs Regular Care

September 30, 2013Estate Planning, Living Trusts

An inter vivos trust, commonly referred to as a living trust or a revocable living trust, is an estate planning tool almost everyone can use. The great benefit about an inter vivos trust is that it allows you to largely skip the probate process. Probate can take up a lot of time and money as your estate representative makes sure that all the steps required under New York law are met. To avoid this time and expense, people create an inter vivos trust to transfer property outside of probate after … [Read more...] about Your Inter Vivos Trust Needs Regular Care

Why Lawyers Talk About Simple, Complex, and Living Trusts in New York

September 6, 2013Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

A lot of people come to an estate planning lawyer in the Rochester, New York area and want to, for example, to have their lawyer help them create a living trust. While there is nothing wrong with wanting a living trust, or any other type of trust for that matter, you need to first know what different trusts do before you can decide which one type is good for you. Proper estate planning in New York means that you have to match your individual needs with the appropriate estate planning tool. As … [Read more...] about Why Lawyers Talk About Simple, Complex, and Living Trusts in New York

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A pleasure as always dealing with the entire staff. Always willing to explain the answers to our questions.

- Joseph and Julie Ann M. Client Review August 26, 2020

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Over the years we have been to many programs regarding Estate Planning. We were most impressed with Mr. Robinson’s presentation - both in subject matter and explanation in an understandable manner. We have put our “trust” in his competent hands. We were not aware of the complexity and the volume of paperwork generated for this undertaking. We found his staff to be most capable and client oriented in their knowledge and delivery.

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Our overall experience was one of thoughtfulness, clarity and comprehensiveness on the part of Michael Robinson, his staff and associates. We attended Michael’s seminar on legacy wealth, and found him to be clear and well-spoken. He touched on all aspects of Estate Planning in which we were interested. Our first of two visits to his office was timely and helpful enough for us to consider developing a plan. We finalized our document at a necessary meeting. His staff was accommodating and virtually spelled out every aspect of the plan. We highly recommended Michael and his system for developing a trust.

- Sharon T. Client Review August 26, 2020

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“From the first visit I was welcomed (like family). The office & girls have all their ducks in order! Very friendly! Mr. Robinson explained everything in detail. 100% satisfied. Will pass the word on. Great Law Firm. Thank you so much.”

- Geraldine P. Client Review August 26, 2020

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Establishing a Family Wealth Trust through the Law Office has been a positive experience, the staff is congenial, patient, thorough, professional and knowledgeable. Thank you for all your kindness. We certainly are comfortable and confident with our decision.

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