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Fundamentals of Spousal Lifetime Access Trust planning.Estate planning has progressed well beyond the basic will and powers of attorney. Use of trusts permit detailed and comprehensive planning. Of course, there are many purposes and types of trusts that can be immediately funded during the lifetime of the property owner that will both shield the assets against creditors and still permit a married couple to enjoy the use and income from property. This can be accomplished in every state, not just those domestic assets protection trust states (DAPT states) that permit selfsettled trusts. Trusts that name the spouse as the beneficiary (and even with the spouse as trustee to retain control of the property) can be immune from creditors of both spouses. In addition, trusts can be designed to avoid estate tax as well as be surprisingly adaptable and changeable. The topic and materials will describe the issues, opportunities, and methods to maximize the use of trusts to accomplish the above, and sidestep the many pitfalls that could defeat a wellintentioned plan.
Date: 2020-12-02 Start Time: End Time:
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