John Massih

When you first create an estate plan, it’s like building a strong foundation for your family’s future. You carefully consider your assets, think about your loved ones, and work with your estate planning attorney to ensure everything is in place…

Today, we’re diving into a topic that might sound a bit technical but is actually pretty easy to understand—and incredibly useful—when it comes to managing trusts. If you’ve ever wondered what a Trust Protector (or Trust Director) is and why…

Estate planning attorneys often encounter adult children who, with the best of intentions, want to discuss estate planning with their parents. This conversation is crucial yet delicate, balancing respect for their parents and their right to privacy with practical considerations…

Jane Walker was part of the sandwich generation, juggling the demands of her career, her teenage children, and her aging parents. Life had become a delicate balancing act, but she was managing it with determination and love. One evening, as…

When it comes to planning for the future, we often focus on the more immediate aspects of our lives. We think about buying a home, saving for our kids’ education, or planning that dream vacation. However, one crucial element that…

When we think about estate planning, the first things that come to mind are wills, trusts, and planning for what happens after we’re gone. We spend a lot of time considering how our assets will be distributed, who will inherit…

In today’s world, safeguarding what you’ve worked hard for is crucial. That’s where asset protection trusts come in, like domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs) and Medicaid asset protection trusts (MAPTs). These trusts are used to protect your assets as a…

Okay, so you’ve heard the term “springing” power of attorney tossed around, and you’re wondering what in the world it means. Don’t worry; I’m here to unravel the mystery and break it down for you in plain, everyday lingo. So,…

As we journey through life, we naturally think about what we’ll leave behind when we’re gone. Sure it isn’t something we ponder constantly (hopefully)! But, it is totally normal to think about it from time to time. And when we…

When it comes to securing your family’s financial future or just protecting what you worked hard to earn, trusts are like the superheroes of asset protection. They’re not just about keeping your money safe; they’re about ensuring that your kids…