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“Everything Was in the Trust” — Or So They Thought

A real story about how small details can cause big problems

“Everything Was in the Trust” — Or So They Thought

A family came to us confused and frustrated.
Their parents had a trust. Everything looked right on paper.
But when their father passed, they discovered the hard truth — several key assets were still titled in his name alone.

The trust was beautifully written.
But because the home and a few investment accounts hadn’t been retitled into it, those assets had to go through probate.

Months of delay.
Thousands in fees.
And a family forced back into court — even though they thought they’d done everything right.

The plan wasn’t broken. The follow-through was.

We helped them correct it for the future, but the experience changed how they viewed estate planning.
It’s not just about having a trust — it’s about making sure the trust actually owns what it’s supposed to.

A good estate plan starts with good paperwork.
A great one ends with proper alignment.

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Craig R. Hersch

  • Senior Partner,
    • Sheppard Law Firm
  • Florida Bar Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney / CPA
  • Editorial Advisory Board Member,
    • Trusts & Estates Magazine
  • Founder & Board Member,
    • State Chartered Trust Company