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Many people exploring estate planning hear the same advice: “You should have a trust.” But what’s often overlooked is that not all trusts work the same way. In fact, there are two common ways a trust can be created — and the experience your family has after you pass away can look very different depending on which approach you choose. In our last article we looked at testamentary trusts, which are created through a will. This week, we’ll explore revocable living trusts — trust

You’ve probably heard that trusts can help families avoid probate and protect assets for the people they love. Maybe you’ve even spoken with an attorney who suggested including a trust in your will. At first glance, that sounds like a smart solution. But here’s what many people don’t realize: a trust created inside a will works very differently from a living trust created during your lifetime. And that difference can significantly affect what your loved ones experience after

From time to time, someone reaches out asking for a “quick look” at their estate planning documents. Maybe they created documents through an online service. Maybe they worked with an attorney years ago. Maybe they recently moved to Honolulu or elsewhere in Hawaiʻi and want reassurance that their plan still works. The request usually sounds simple: “Can you just tell me if this is okay?” The honest answer? There is no such thing as a quick estate plan review — at least not if