Trusts are estate-planning tools, and like other estate-planning structures (like foundations or life insurance), a trust's structure will determine how assets are controlled, whether they're ...

Are you thinking about including a Trust in your Estate Plan? Indeed, it is a wise decision. Even if you’ve already started planning or have a Will in place, Trusts can provide an extra layer of ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Estate planning is crucial for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals who want to protect their assets and pass their legacy on to loved ones after death. HNW individuals have unique tax and non-tax estate ...

The last two months, I wrote about types of trusts and what they are used for. This month I continue that series as we explore more. » A Qualified Domestic Trust is a trust that may be used when a ...

A family trust can be a powerful tool—but it’s not right for everyone.

Trusts serve a variety of tax, asset protection and estate planning purposes for families, and over the years different types of trusts have evolved to best serve families’ planning needs and ...

Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

There are many ways in which entrepreneurs can protect themselves and conduct business, such as through a limited liability company, S corporation, C corporation, trusts, etc. When conducting business ...

Depending on one’s personal situation, the choice between a grantor and non-grantor trust may be difficult and confusing to understand. After reading this article, someone making this decision will ...