Revocable living trusts are often the core estate planning vehicle for the basic estate plan. Generally, revocable living trusts are touted as an incredibly versatile estate planning tool, which ...

The Spousal Limited Access Trust (SLAT) is mostly used to transfer assets out of the donor’s taxable estate yet provide “limited” access to the donor’s spouse and other beneficiaries. Not just for the ...

Trusts protect the farm for the next generation. With four different types of trusts, selecting the right one is integral.

Question: I understand that when you set up a trust, the assets that are in the name of the trust are protected from lawsuits and creditors. If this is so, it seems like that in today’s litigious ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about charitable giving and estate planning ideas. A Delaware court (by the Magistrate in Chancery) recently upheld the ...

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.