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5 Reasons to Make a Living Trust

December 5, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

living trust attorneys

Living trust attorneys can help you to determine whether it makes sense in your personal situation to create some type of trust. There are different kinds of trusts and while many people assume that only the wealthy need to worry about trust creation, the reality is that many of the trusts that you can create are very helpful to middle class families and can serve an important purpose.  Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC can assist you in understanding the types of trusts that you could create, can explain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Number of Social Security Checks Sent to Vermont Rapidly Growing

November 28, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington elder law attorneys

Burlington elder law attorneys help with the issues that arise as you age. As you get older, you may experience many different life situations that you need to plan ahead for. Not only is planning for financial security during retirement important, but you also must make sure you are taking steps to protect your assets as you age and to prepare for what will happen if you get sick or hurt. Seniors also need to think about how they will cover long-term care costs if they must move into a nursing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law

How Can I Pass a Business on To Kids?

October 10, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Estate Planning Attorneys

Burlington estate planning attorneys can provide assistance to business owners who want to pass their companies onto their children. A business should be a proud legacy that you can pass on to future generations so the company can survive for decades to come. Unfortunately, many business owners don't make the right business succession plans so their companies are lost when the owner has to leave the company during his lifetime or when the owner passes away.  Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC can help … [Read more...]

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Estate Planning Considerations for a Second Marriage

October 3, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Elder Law Attorneys

Burlington elder law attorneys provide assistance in making an estate plan that is appropriate for whatever your situation.Your personal family situation can have a profound impact on the type of planning that you need to do, so you should make certain that you get personalized help with using tools like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect your assets and to protect your family.  One of the most common situations which can create estate planning complications is a re-marriage. If … [Read more...]

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What to Know About Being a Trust Beneficiary

September 19, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Elder Law Attorneys

Burlington elder law attorneys can help you to plan for the best way to leave an inheritance for loved ones. We can also provide assistance to heirs or beneficiaries who want to protect their inheritance, and who want to understand the process for how their inheritance will transfer onto them.  One situation where it is especially important to get legal help is when a trust is used to transfer assets onto new owners. Trusts can be a powerful estate planning tool, but you want to ensure you … [Read more...]

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3 Ways a Living Trust Can Benefit You

August 24, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Living Trust

A Burlington living trust lawyer can help you to understand what legal tools you can use to keep your assets and your family protected. Trusts are versatile tools that can be very useful in reducing the risk of wealth being lost. Trusts can also be very beneficial if your goal is to provide financial help and support or to provide gifts of money and assets to family members. There are different kinds of trusts, with various pros and cons to each, so if you are thinking about trust creation, you … [Read more...]

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What if You Make the Wrong Type of Trust?

August 10, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Living Trust Attorneys

Burlington living trust attorneys provide the type of comprehensive advice and assistance that you need to use trusts effectively to protect your family and assets. Trusts are a versatile, powerful legal tool but there are different kinds of trusts and making the wrong type of trust could end up being a big problem. Because trusts often provide very important protections – and because trusts are created for a reason – you cannot afford to make mistakes with any aspect of trust … [Read more...]

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How Often Should You Meet with Burlington Elder Law Attorneys

August 3, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington Elder Law Attorneys

Burlington elder law attorneys can help you to ensure that you have an up-to-date plan in place for what will happen if you become incapacitated. An experienced attorney can also help you to make an updated legacy plan and can assist you in making a financial plan that is appropriate to your life situation.  Because elder law attorneys do many different things to help you be prepared for your future and protect your family, it is important that you meet with an elder law attorney when you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law

Do You Need to be Rich to Create a Living Trust?

July 27, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington living trust

A Burlington living trust lawyer can provide help with the creation of a living trust, or a revocable living trust as it is also called. A living trust is a powerful and versatile legal tool that can offer important protection for your assets and for your heirs or beneficiaries. However, a living trust is not right for everyone so you need to know what this kind of trust does to decide if you should create one.  Many people believe that creating a living trust, or creating any type of trust, … [Read more...]

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Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples

July 20, 2017 by Stephen Unsworth

Burlington elder law attorneys

Burlington elder law attorneys can provide comprehensive estate planning help to unmarried couples. Marriage confers many advantages, including the possibility of avoiding estate tax by leaving assets to a spouse. Being legally wed makes estate planning much easier in many ways, because your marriage means that there is an official and legally recognized relationship that the state acknowledges. If you are in a committed relationship and do not wish to marry for any reason, you will need to make … [Read more...]

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