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 ...

Are you thinking about including a Trust in your Estate Plan? Indeed, it is a wise decision. Other WRAL Top Stories Even if you’ve already started planning or have a Will in place, Trusts can provide ...

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 ...

The right direction The nine types of trusts mentioned here are just a few of the options available to high-net-worth individuals to protect assets and minimize tax liabilities. When it comes to ...

If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Jan 30, 2025, 02:12am EST Jan 30, 2025, 12:25pm EST A ...

The Trust Registration Service received a flurry of filings last January, the most recent period for which data is available.

Charitable lead trusts (CLTs) and charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) are two types of charitable trusts that could benefit your financial plans for your estate. They provide tax-advantaged income to ...

Trusts are a cornerstone of estate planning, offering a versatile means of managing and transferring wealth across generations. For married couples, trusts provide a way to gift assets to their ...