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 ...

Understand qualified trusts, tax-advantaged plans like pensions and profit-sharing, designed to benefit both employers and ...

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 ...

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 ...

What Are Inter-Vivos Trusts? An inter-vivos trust, also known as a living trust, is a legal arrangement that allows an individual (the grantor) to transfer ownership of their assets to a trust managed ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Trust is extremely important in any relationship. Be it with our family member or among friends or the partner we are romantically involved with, trust forms the basis of the relationship. Growing ...

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 ...