Every family has a unique dynamic and history. If you have been married more than once, you may feel conflicted about the needs of your current spouse versus your children’s needs from previous marriages. However, you can preserve your legacy and provide for all your loved ones in your estate plan without alienating your children or spouse. By incorporating a Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) trust into your estate plan, you can solve the issue equitably, giving both parties the security they need. HOW QTIPS WORK Unlike other trusts, QTIP trusts allow you to name a life beneficiary and a final beneficiary for your property. For instance, you can name your spouse as your life beneficiary, who will have limited rights to use the property set aside in the trust during their lifetime. Then, you can name your children as the final beneficiaries, who will inherit the property in the trust after you pass away. If your spouse passes away before you do, the property in the trust will be given directly to your final beneficiaries without needing alterations. QTIPs also offer benefits for a surviving spouse. Any income from the trust can go to the surviving spouse for the rest of their life, and estate taxes are not assessed until after the surviving spouse’s death. The Benefits of Forming a QTIP Trust Safeguard Your Legacy
THE ADVANTAGES QTIPs are a great way to meet the needs of two conflicting parties of beneficiaries. It is ideal for people who have been married more than once and have children from previous marriages; few options offer such a flexible trust that allows your children to inherit your property after your living spouse no longer needs it. This can help ease tension and reduce disagreements when settling your estate.
Crafting Culture, One Hire at a Time M eet D aphne L ee At The Manely Firm, building the right team is just as important as building a strong case, and Recruiting Partner Daphne Lee is the matchmaker behind our mission. With a sharp instinct for talent and a passion for people, Daphne blends strategy, intuition, and heart to help shape a skilled and compassionate team.
to build talent pipelines. This role requires organization, intuition, balancing strategic priorities with human needs, and the ability to read people. In the constantly changing hiring landscape, Daphne said, you must keep up with technological shifts like AI and dig deeper than the resume to get to the true essence of individuals. “The one thing about being a recruiter I’ve always loved is that you still have to go with your intuition,” she said. “There’s going to be something in your instinct — good, bad, or indifferent — that will tell you, this is the one.” When she’s not working, Daphne travels all over Georgia as a certified barbecue judge, getting to sample incredible fare for the best appearance, tenderness, and taste. She’s also certified as a steak and pizza judge, with a love of food and how it connects people. She’s a proud fur parent to her 4-year-old shih tzu, Sover. Daphne loves the firm’s people, culture, and connections and is grateful to work somewhere where her ideas are truly seen and appreciated. We are so thankful to have Daphne as a trusted partner, culture keeper, and a vital part of what makes The Manely Firm feel like a home.
Daphne has always been interested in understanding what motivates people. She aims to connect authentically with job seekers and help them find the right fit. She sees recruiting as the natural extension of her passion and has spent years helping startups and Fortune 1000 companies thoughtfully staff their teams. When she discovered The Manely Firm, she found a rare alignment with her values and vision. It was a place where she could grow and make a difference. “It’s not just a law firm. It’s a mission-driven organization that believes in ethical advocacy, global impact, and creating access to justice,” she said. “Legal recruiting allows me to influence the makeup of a team that advocates for real people going through life-changing moments.” Daphne supports the firm’s growth strategy by writing job descriptions, managing listings, screening candidates, and constantly networking
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