Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

Wills and trusts are two different types of estate planning devices that allow you to look into the future and determine how you can protect your children and your assets if something were to happen to you.

Financial adviser Dan Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, said many people use the terms wills and trusts interchangeably even though there are major differences between the two.

Danford explains the disparity and in what situations people are more likely to need a will or a trust. He also suggests that any asset protection estate planning document should be handled by an attorney. For a small fee you can ensure a lifetime of peace of mind, according to Danford.

By Rachel A. Brucks

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

Divorce is emotionally devastating on its own. Sadly enough, some parents have to deal with the death of a child on top of that. The death of a child is always difficult to deal with and bringing warring ex-spouses together who will never see eye-to-eye only exacerbates the problem.

I hear from fathers who would like to get from their ex-wife some of their child’s belongings, such as pictures, trophies, childhood toys, etc. Some dads have requested being given half of the child’s remains after cremation.

This situation frequently brings up legal questions of a parent’s rights.