Many people make the strategic decision to transfer some of their assets into a living trust. They may have several reasons for doing this. The most common reasons typically relate to the desire to bypass taxes and to be able to transfer inheritance to their heirs...
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Managing wealth through trusts
A great way to manage wealth is by setting up a trust. If you also want to set up a trust in order to manage your estate, it can be beneficial because it will help you avoid the cost of probate in the future. Trusts can also protect your assets and give you peace of...
Using a spendthrift trust to protect your heirs
When you are creating a trust, you will likely be concerned about how your heirs will benefit from it in the future. If your heirs are particularly young, or you worry about how they will spend your hard-earned cash, you might start to wonder about ways that you can...
The cy pres doctrine explained
The cy pres doctrine was formed with the intention to prevent a charitable trust from failing. It has often been applied to different contexts including class action settlements. The concept of the doctrine is to change the terms of a charitable trust so they are...
Why even those with modest means may want to set up trust funds
When most people hear the words "trust fund," they probably think that the idea of putting money away for those down the line doesn't apply to them because they're not particularly wealthy. That assumption can only rise out of a misunderstanding of what, precisely, a...
Why is it useful to hire a trust fund lawyer?
Trust are often created in a person's lifetime in order to serve as a strategic way to avoid taxes and to manage wealth. They can therefore be extremely complex to manage, and although they are created to benefit the trustee, they can very easily go wrong.This blog...
What are the basics of a trust fund?
Trust funds are a great way to have a high amount of control over your wealth, and have the power to determine how it will be distributed over time. It can be preferable to a will in this sense, because you can control the time period in which the trust fund will be...
Using trusts to protect your family from your debt
If you have significant debt, it is important to consider how this might affect your estate plan. In broad strokes, there is good news and bad news. The good news is that creditors are generally not allowed to pursue payment for debts from family members of deceased...
Should I use an irrevocable life insurance trust?
When preparing your estate plan, it is always important to deal with your life insurance policy before it can become an unintended frustration for the ones you love. If you do not take proper precautions, your policy can add to your estate so that you cannot avoid...
What is an AB trust?
There are many kinds of trusts, each with their own advantages and best uses. When creating an estate plan, trusts often arise as a tool for transferring assets without incurring unnecessary taxation. While many trusts offer some form of tax shelter, an AB trust...