Hudson Valley, New York, Trusts Attorney
The creation of a trust has multiple purposes. You may be interested in securing a trust for your grandchildren or in Medicaid planning. Depending on the purpose of the trust, you have many trust options available to you. Each kind of trust has different legal implications that may affect how the trust will operate. At Francello & Van Benschoten, we will take the time to understand your purpose for creating a trust and will help you explore all of your options and alternatives.
Creating a trust can be a complex process and requires the experience and attention of an experienced estate planning attorney. Contact us to explore all of your options and to secure the future of your estate.
A trust may be appropriate for you if:
- You want your spouse to have access to all funds in trust.
- You want your children to have access to certain funds at a time when they are mature enough to handle the funds.
- You have a disabled child and you want to create a trust to ensure proper care throughout his or her lifetime without sacrificing governmental benefits.
- You are interested in Medicaid planning.
- You want a trustee to manage funds and ensure spending for a good purpose.
- You want to establish a trust to avoid the probate process.
Whether you want to create a trust for your loved ones, you are concerned about your own health care financing, or you want to create a charitable trust, our attorney will take the time to understand your unique circumstances and your needs.
We will help you assess your immediate and future financial goals, and help you create an asset management solution tailored to suit your needs.
Creating a trust
There are many ways to create a trust. You can create a trust outside of a will or inside the content of a will. A trust within a will may only be problematic should the validity of the will come into question at the time of death.
Let us help you prepare for any challenges that the future may hold. Our lawyer and staff are available for evening or weekend appointments and can make home, hospital or nursing home visits as necessary. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Hudson Valley, New York, attorney if you are interested in creating a trust, guardianship, or asset protection and Medicaid planning.
