The Trust Registration Service received a flurry of filings last January, the most recent period for which data is available.

Families trying to avoid inheritance tax by using trusts face upfront charges if they fail to set them up before the rules ...

Revocable living trusts are often the core estate planning vehicle for the basic estate plan. Generally, revocable living trusts are touted as an incredibly versatile estate planning tool, which ...

A living trust often allows you to forego the probate process, which can be time-consuming. There is more privacy involved with a living trust than with a will. Creating a will can be a more ...

The probate process can be lengthy and costly. A living trust allows you to set stipulations before beneficiaries can receive an inheritance. Living trusts are revocable, meaning they can be changed ...

Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now ...

Believe it or not, there is a legal circumstance in which you may have to return a part of your inheritance. Here's how you ...

Naming your trust as the beneficiary of your IRA could have terrible tax consequences. This single fact does not mean you should never name a trust as the beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement ...

When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...