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Living Trusts: Fact and Fiction

 

Consulting

(8 credits) $109.95

 

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Trusts can be used to accomplish many goals, including tax planning, estate planning, providing income to a spouse or disabled child, and charitable giving, among others. But, living trusts also have limitations and are not the ideal solution for everyone. This course explains the role of living trusts in estate planning and how other vehicles can be used to obtain similar results. It also discusses the limitations of living trusts by providing readers with an overview of the probate process and the federal estate tax structure.

 

Major Subjects:

bullet An Overview of Living Trusts
bullet Living Trusts: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
bullet Probate Avoidance
bullet Trusts and Taxes
bullet Trust Alternatives: Conservatorship, Powers of Attorney and Life Insurance
bullet Specialized Trusts and Estate Planning Tools

 

Contributing Author:

Renee C. Nash

Course Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
ProductCode: 06LTFF
Format: NASBA QAS/Registry self-study

 

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