TYPES OF TRUSTS

(BASIC OVERVIEW)

Ini Olu

Last Update 4 maanden geleden

 
Revocable Living Trust

  • Created during lifetime


  • Can be changed or revoked


  • Often used for estate planning


  • Does NOT provide strong asset protection from the grantor’s creditors




Irrevocable Trust

  • Cannot easily be changed


  • Assets are legally removed from the grantor’s ownership


  • May provide asset protection depending on structure and jurisdiction




Land Trust
Often used to:


  • Hold real estate


  • Maintain privacy in property records



Privacy does NOT equal protection.

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