Learn how irrevocable trusts protect assets, reduce estate taxes, and provide long-term financial control by placing wealth under the management of an independent trustee.

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Many estate owners are concerned about what will happen to the wealth in ...

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 ...

Related: What Is a Trust Fund and How Do They Work? What types of living trusts are available? There are several types of living trusts, each with unique features and benefits. However, the two main ...

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

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 ...

Going through the hassle of creating a trust can be a tricky process, but doing all the work just to leave it empty can ...

A special-needs trust, sometimes called a supplemental-needs trust, is a trust designed to hold assets for the benefit of a person with disabilities or special needs. The trust is designed so that the ...