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There are dozens of varieties of
          5% of the first $100,000.00                              trusts, each of which can be used
          4% of the next $200,000.00                               to accomplish different goals. For
          3% of the next $700,000.00                               most circumstances, however, your
          2.5% of the next $4,000,000.00                           attorneys will recommend one (or
          2%  of  all  monies  in  excess  of                      several) of  three  variants  of trusts  -
          $5,000,000.00                                            the basic revocable living trust, the
                                                                   irrevocable “Medicaid” trust. Each
          As you can see, even a modest estate                     trust serves its own specific purpose
          will yield a substantial commission                      - generally, irrevocable trusts are
          for the nominated executor. Your                         for asset protection and estate tax
          executor will be in charge of collecting                 purposes, where revocable trusts are
          your  assets,  discharging  your  debts,                 considered “will substitutes”.
          and distributing your assets as per
          the terms of your will. As such, the
          job is very important, and should be                     Revocable Living Trusts
          given to someone who is responsible,                     A revocable living trust (“RLT”) is a
          trustworthy, and meticulous in their                     so-called “will substitute” - it is freely
          record keeping.                                          revocable  during  your  lifetime,  and
                                                                   you (and your spouse, if a joint trust)
          If you have been nominated as                            may act as trustee(s) of the trust.
          the executor of a friend or family                       RLTs have many advantages - they
          member’s estate, be mindful in your                      simplify estate administration, avoid
          duties, and keep excellent records of                    the necessity of probate, and serve
          all expenditures made on behalf of the                   special purposes for those who own
          estate. By doing so, you will honor the                  property in multiple states. An RLT, like
          legacy of your loved one, assist their                   any trust created during the grantor’s
          heirs in their time of need, and protect                 lifetime,  is  its  own  legal  person.  By
          yourself from potential liability.                       setting up an RLT, you will effectively
                                                                   begin administering your own estate
          Trusts                                                   during your lifetime. This means that
                                                                   when you pass away, your successor




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