Archive for February 17th, 2010

Avoiding Sham Trusts and Trust Schemes – Part I – Sham Trusts

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Legitimate trusts are tools used by qualified estate planners and their clients to achieve certain objectives, including, but certainly not limited to, controlling the disposition of assets, avoiding probate, reducing administration costs, saving estate taxes, and preserving family wealth for future generations. Unfortunately, trusts are often used for improper purposes. ...