For Delaware trustees and trust beneficiaries, a certification of trust can provide a practical balance between demonstrating authority and protecting privacy. It allows a trustee to provide relevant information to a bank, financial institution, title company, purchaser, or other party without automatically disclosing the trust’s private distribution provisions.

Because the certification must accurately reflect the trust as it currently exists, trustees should make sure it is consistent with the trust agreement and any subsequent amendments.

One of the most difficult—and most important—decisions parents make during the estate planning process isn't about money.

It's deciding who would raise their children if the unthinkable happened.

No parent likes to imagine a future where they are no longer there to care for their children. But naming a guardian in your estate planning documents gives your family guidance during an incredibly difficult time and allows you to express your wishes to the court.

If you have minor children, choosing the right guardian is one of the most valuable gifts you can give them.