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When planning for the future, many people use trusts as a way to manage their assets, avoid probate, and protect their loved ...

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Anne, has been receiving checks in an irrevocable trust for more than 20 years. When she was a teenager, her mother set up ...

The grantor’s children can be named trustees in the event of the grantor’s death, allowing them to distribute assets as directed. The trust can also be instructed to donate money to charity or ...

A grantor creates the trust and a trustee oversees the disbursement of assets from the trust. The beneficiary receives the assets. A special needs trust helps cover an individual's financial needs ...

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Trusts are legal entities used to manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries. A grantor creates and transfers assets to a trust, which legally holds them until they’re ready to be distributed.