California passes AB-565 and AB-1521 to reduce friction in trust proceedings and add estate notice rules for advisors ...

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 ...

What Is an Asset Protection Trust? An asset protection trust is an irrevocable trust used to protect your assets from creditors, unjust lawsuits, and court decisions. Typically, they are funded with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...