Wills and Trusts

Wills and Trusts

Most people want to ensure that their hard-earned wealth passes to their desired heirs—but if you die without a will or trust, your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws. Wills and trusts are two essential estate planning tools that help create peace of mind for you and the next generation.

No matter your age, financial situation or marital status, seeking expert legal advice benefits you and those you love. MendenFreiman’s estate planning attorneys will work with you to create a comprehensive estate plan. Whether you want to protect your minor children, set up a trust for your spendthrift relative or dedicate assets for a specific purpose, we have over two decades of experience finding the right testamentary approach.

Our estate planning strategies include:

  • Outright gifts
  • Charitable trusts
  • Dynasty trusts
  • Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs)
  • Intentionally defective grantor trusts (IGDTs)
  • Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs)
  • Qualified personal residence trusts (QRPTs)

Create peace of mind for the next generation