Not long ago, the answer to this question was “no.” Prior to 2005, the law in Hawaii viewed pets simply as property. A person could...
Why use a trust rather than a will?
When does it make sense to ask a bank to serve as trustee or co-trustee of a family trust?
When does it make sense to ask a bank to serve as trustee or co-trustee of a family trust? The term family trust could refer to any trust whose intended beneficiaries are family members of the person who sets up the trust. That person is usually called the “settlor,” but the words grantor and trustor are also sometimes used.
