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Are you thinking about including a Trust in your Estate Plan? Indeed, it is a wise decision. Other WRAL Top Stories Even if you’ve already started planning or have a Will in place, Trusts can provide ...

A well-designed trust can help save time, paperwork and other headaches when settling an estate. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Estate planning is crucial for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals who want to protect their assets and pass their legacy on to loved ones after death. HNW individuals have unique tax and non-tax estate ...

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving ...

A declaration of trust is the document that establishes a legal trust. It also defines the major elements of the entity, such as the beneficiaries and trustees. Once a trust has been established, a ...

The Internal Revenue Service has provided a safe harbor for certain kinds of trusts enabling them to stake their digital assets without jeopardizing their tax status as investment trusts and grantor ...