What is the Taxpayer Id of my Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust uses the Grantor’s Social Security Number as the taxpayer id during the Grantor’s lifetime. Client wants a Refund – See Refunding
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I have a new child/grandchild and I want to add them to my Will/Trust. How do I make that update?
We’re happy to help! Just collect the new child’s legal name and date of birth and clarify and ask if they would like to make
Someone named in my documents changed their legal name. Do I need to edit the trust?
This change isn’t legally required but is one of our most common edits. Since the individual was accurately identified on the date of the document’s
I have this new property/asset and it’s already funded to the trust. Do I do to edit the trust?
Probably Not. The terms of your trust apply to whatever assets the trust owns. If the assets owned by the trust change, the terms do
I’ve purchased new real estate and I want to put it in the trust, what do I do?
A new deed that transfers ownership from your individual name to the name of your trust is required. If the real estate is in VA/DC/MD,
I’m about to purchase new real estate and I want it in my trust, what do you recommend?
Start by explaining to your real estate agent and mortgage lender that you have a revocable living trust and intend to have this new real
I’ve opened a bank account/life insurance policy/retirement account, how do I put it in the trust?
Grantors are able to add property to and remove property from their revocable living trusts at any time. This does not require PI’s involvement, but
Should I retitle my car so it’s owned by the trust?
Generally, we don’t recommend titling a car into the trust unless the vehicle is very special for one reason or another and is addressed specifically
I have seen that some properties are listed on the Fairfax county assessment databases as Name Withheld By Request. How do I do that?
In Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, you can request that your name be hidden from the online real estate assessment database and replaced with
Does my Revocable Living Trust Offer Creditor Protection?
A revocable living trust is an excellent tool for avoiding probate, and ensuring a smooth distribution to your beneficiaries after your death. However, it does
