Have you wondered why in the world there are so many types of trusts? Or what’s the difference between them all? Perhaps you have one, but really don’t understand why you have it and what it’s all ...

Discover how a marital trust can offer tax benefits, avoid probate, and ensure asset distribution to a surviving spouse or ...

We seem to use the word “trust” as though it refers to just one thing. Perhaps the problem is that the English language has just one such term. Fortunately, Charles Feltman, in The Thin Book of Trust ...

I wish to set up a trust for my two grandchildren but am not sure which type of trust to use. Could you please explain to me in simple terms the main types of trusts that I could consider and in what ...

Dynasty trusts let you pass wealth through multiple generations in a tax-savvy way. Let's discuss how they work, the tax ...

As the previous post noted, when determining if a trust or an estate should be considered as materially participating for Code Sec. 1411 purposes, the IRS’s position is that the only party whose ...

Whether you’re looking to avoid probate, limit possible estate taxes or assume greater control over how your estate is distributed after you pass, there a number of benefits that adding a trust to ...

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

Having an estate plan in place can offer reassurance that your assets will be managed according to your wishes, both during your lifetime and after you pass away. While many people think of wills as ...