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 ...

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 ...

A trust can help minimize your taxes, protect your assets and spare your beneficiaries the hassle of probate court in the wake of your passing. A living, or revocable, trust can still have changes ...

Learn the difference between a living trust vs. living will, including why you need both, what they're used for, and how to ...

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

Trusts can be used to achieve a number of estate planning objectives if used appropriately and in the correct circumstances. Whether a trust should form part of your estate plan depends on a number of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...