When Caregivers Become Beneficiaries: Exploring Potential Conflicts of InterestAs America’s population ages, an increasing number of families find themselves navigating the complex intersection of caregiving and estate planning. When trusted caregivers suddenly emerge as significant beneficiaries in wills or trusts, it creates a legal presumption of undue influence or fraud…

South Dakota Trust Modification: When and How to Change Trust TermsMany families operate under the misconception that once an irrevocable trust is established, its terms are set in stone forever. This outdated belief can lead to missed opportunities and suboptimal outcomes when circumstances change. The reality is that South Dakota’s…

Can a Trustee Be Sued for Mishandling Business Assets?Trusts are often used to protect business interests, simplify succession, and reduce estate taxes—especially in favorable jurisdictions like South Dakota. But with these benefits comes a legal burden for trustees: the obligation to properly manage and protect trust assets, including business interests…