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New Rules for Revocable Living Trust Accounts and FDIC Insurance
On January 13, 2004, the FDIC adopted new rules for insurance coverage of living trust accounts. The new rules, which are effective on April 1, 2004, are summarized below.

How to Reduce the Estate Tax Using the A-B Revocable Living Trust
In a past article I relayed the plight of the widow who stated:"I didn't realize what an A-B Revocable Living Trust meant and that it had to be divided between the survivor and the deceased spouse and that I am limited as to what I can use from his share."She told me that she only learned of this after her husband passed away.

Is it a Mistake to Set Up a Revocable Living Trust?
Some of you may be under the mistaken impression that I am an advocate for a revocable living trust in all situations. This is not true.

Terminating the Revocable Living Trust… Avoiding Probate after Death
Most of our attention is spent focused on the creation and maintenance of our revocable living trust.But what happens after we die? How does the trust carry out its terms and end?Basically, the process of terminating a revocable living trust upon a death is the reverse of the creation of the revocable living trust.

After the Revocable Living Trust is Signed… Now What?
You've gone through the trouble of creating an estate plan that includes a revocable living trust. Now what do you need to do?Here is a checklist for you to consider:1.

What Happens if You Forget to Put Title to an Asset into Your Revocable Living Trust?
Previously, we discussed the problems that arise if you fail to place title to your assets into the name of your revocable living trust.In one article, I shared the problem of the widow.