Establishing a living trust requires the assistance of an estate attorney and will often be created in conjunction with your will, an advance medical directive, and financial powers of attorney. Attorney fees vary by firm. I’ve seen them beginning around $2,500 and rising with the complexity of the planning.
Read MoreI would venture the guess that most of my friends think of estate planning as an activity for wealthy, aged people. And it most definitely is. But as the complexity of our lives increases with home ownership, the arrival of children, and a growing nest egg, the need to develop an estate plan starts knocking at our doors as well.
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