Learn about asset protection trusts. Find out its definition, how it works, its types, its advantages and disadvantages, and ...

Editor’s note: This is part four of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for ...

Many turn to domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs) to shield their wealth, assuming they offer strong protection. However, without understanding their legal vulnerabilities, your assets may still ...

As a financial advisor, you will have clients who are doctors, lawyers, accountants, or real estate agents. There are the top four professions that attract lawsuits when they make costly mistakes. If ...

Editor’s note: This is part 14 of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for asset ...

These days, it’s not unusual for a client to use a trust instead of a will for their estate planning. Trusts offer a range of benefits, including asset protection, privacy, and efficient distribution ...

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 ...

For restaurant owners, protecting business and personal assets from lawsuits, creditors, and financial risks is essential. One of the most effective legal strategies is using trusts to shield wealth ...

Asset protection trusts, sometimes sold as ‘family protection trusts’ or ‘flexible trusts’, are increasingly marketed to homeowners approaching or in retirement. On the surface, they promise simple ...

Navigating the labyrinth of asset protection can be daunting. HR is not just a bystander but a vital educator in safeguarding an employee's hard-earned wealth. This narrative often orbits around two ...

Offshore trusts can be a smart and secure way of protecting your assets and safeguarding your wealth against potential creditors and legal claims. For many Americans over age 50, building and ...