TOD / POD, beneficiary designations, and joint tenancy can be simple ways to transfer assets at death. However, these simple methods lack some of the benefits of a trust. Read the following blog by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, to learn more.
Beneficiary Designations, etc., Aren’t a True Substitute for a Trust
Timothy P. Murphy
Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.
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