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 ...

A trust is an important document in a comprehensive estate plan and allows someone to hold assets for the benefit of someone else. There are many kinds of trusts serving different planning functions.

When it comes to trust, it can be tough to know who to rely on. We've all been burned at some point, which makes the prospect of trusting people again a bit daunting. However, there are certain types ...

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 ...

A trust is a type of legal entity that can be created in accordance with your state laws to manage your assets. The person who creates a trust is called a grantor and they have the right to transfer ...

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 ...

Avoiding probate and retaining control over the distribution of your assets are two key benefits of using a living trust as part of your estate plan. With so many misconceptions around trusts, it's ...

T he end of the summer brought a flurry of legislative activity, with the president signing into law four bills from July to October. One was the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 (SBJPA), ...

Trusts are an essential financial planning tool that CPAs should consider for clients with even a modest amount of wealth. By having a thorough understanding of common uses for trusts, practitioners ...