Editor’s note: This is part 16 — and the final article — of a series about the fundamental principles of using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness ...

Editor’s note: This is part five 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 ...

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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 ...

When you think about setting up a trust, the first thing that comes to mind is a plan for how wealth will be passed down after you die. But there is also an asset protection trust, which protects your ...

When it comes to safeguarding your assets and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth, the decision between creating a trust or relying on a will can have far-reaching consequences. Trusts, in particular ...

We all work hard to build our wealth, whether it’s through a successful business, real estate investments or a high-income profession. But what happens if an unexpected, even frivolous lawsuit ...

Rupert Murdoch is in court to test the boundaries of changing permanent estate plans Media titan Rupert Murdoch is in court in Nevada trying to do something you're not supposed to be able to do: ...