Trusts have been a feature of financial planning for decades, and the Labour government’s tax raid – in particular putting pensions within the scope of inheritance tax – makes it a good time to ...

The Rockefellers use irrevocable trusts with what I call a “ family constitution ” – a document that spells out values and ...

Wealthy people have long used trusts to stash their money and pass it on to the next generation. That includes billionaire Rupert Murdoch, whose trust is making headlines as his family battles for ...

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 ...

To prevent family wealth from being eroded down the line, younger generations must be treated as active stewards of a legacy ...

There are different types of trusts that can be used to achieve specific estate planning and wealth preservation goals. Irrevocable trusts can be used to protect assets from creditors and to minimize ...

Government plans to make inheritance tax due on pensions, plus other changes to IHT rules, have seen a leap in people enquiring about the use of trusts to protect their wealth. So what are trusts, and ...

When you imagine the wealthiest people you know — whether in real life or on the covers of magazines — you know that hard work or good luck (or a combination of both) likely played a role in building ...

For investors, business owners and high-net-worth individuals, capital gains tax can be one of the most significant barriers to wealth preservation. Every time you sell a highly appreciated ...

These strategies can help you secure your family's financial future Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations.

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