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Maintain control while alive so that assets are preserved and protected.
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In the event of sickness or disability make certain that important decisions are left to the right people. A trust ensures that in the event your client is disabled or unable to make good decisions, the right person is appointed to the job.
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Control from the grave. After your client dies it is important that the assets which have been left to the beneficiaries and heirs are administered properly. The use of a trust ensures that the investments are made prudently and wisely.
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Asset protection. In today's litigious society more and more lawsuits are filed every day. An asset protection trust helps ensure that clients' assets are protected from unwarranted and unfair lawsuits.
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Tax minimization. With your client's trust, taxes can be avoided legally by placing the assets in a state which imposes no tax on trust income.
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Avoidance of probate. With the use of a trust your clients will avoid probate taxes in most states.
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The wealthy require the use of trusts. Trusts are the only legal vehicle available to pass wealth to future generations.