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Trusts 101: Exploring Different Types and Their Benefits

When it comes to securing your family’s financial future, understanding the role of trusts is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the basics of trusts, exploring different types and the myriad of benefits they offer for estate planning. Understanding Trusts A trust is a legal entity that holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries. It serves as an effective tool in estate planning, offering flexibility, control, and, in the case of living trusts,

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Trust distribution question

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My sister is trustee on my mother’s trust.  She thought she could give me house because I was the oldest of my siblings.  Is that true? Now I don’t think that’s true because I have a lot of siblings that are beneficiaries on the living trust. ANSWER BY MARGARET CROSS-BELIVEAU: Distributions from the trust are governed by the terms of the trust. The Trustee should consult an attorney to determine if she is following

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