A trust structure, commonly used for estate planning, can be problematic in certain civil law jurisdictions, such as those in many European countries. Recent acts enacted in Wyoming and New Hampshire ...

Trusts can be a great tool to simplify the process of moving assets between generations, helping avoid some of the costs and delays associated with the process. Revocable trusts are a useful solution ...

Many high-net-worth individuals and families use a private trust company (PTC) when looking to structure their family wealth. Given that settlors of trusts are sometimes reluctant to relinquish ...

When planning for the future, many people use trusts as a way to manage their assets, avoid probate, and protect their loved ones. But not all trusts are created equally. Determining which estate ...

Paying less in taxes sounds great. Everyone's ears light up when the thought of a legal (see: Tax evasion versus tax avoidance) and clever way to reduce their tax burden comes into casual conversation ...