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 ...

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 ...

In balancing the asset protection tradeoffs in using trusts and LLCs, if a trust maker retains more powers and controls over a trust or LLC, the trust maker might be afforded less asset protection. So ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This is part eight 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 ...

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 ...

Coral Gables, Florida , Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent legal analysis highlights a critical limitation in traditional estate planning strategies, revealing that living trusts alone often ...