
Are Testamentary Trusts a Good Idea?
A testamentary trust can control your assets after death. However, there may be a better option available, experts say.

A testamentary trust can control your assets after death. However, there may be a better option available, experts say.

The IRS issued a revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2022-32) Friday that allows estates to elect ‘portability’ of a deceased spousal unused exclusion (DSUE) amount as much as five years after the decedent’s date of death.

Investors use irrevocable trusts to protect their assets from creditors, lawsuits and estate taxes. However, when you sell a home in an irrevocable trust, that can complicate your tax situation.

As many family caregivers know all too well, caring for an elderly loved one can overwhelm you quickly.

We all want to protect vulnerable people from harm. However, taking away all their rights usually isn’t the place to start. Instead, there are several less severe options that could be the right way to go.

A spendthrift trust allows you to leave funds to a beneficiary without giving them full control over those funds.

No matter what industry you might be in, what your long-term goals might be, or how your business is structured, you know that you need to be planning for the future.

If you’re married, you may be wondering what happens to your assets once you or your spouse passes. The answer to that question depends on various factors, including whether or not you have a marital trust.

When combining finances as a new family, there’s lots to consider. To make the best choices, here are six key areas to plan ahead and consider.