When you think of trust funds, you probably think of super wealthy people providing their kids with access to huge amounts of ...

Trust funds might sound like something only the super-rich deal with, but they’re actually a smart way for any parent to plan ...

Ultimately, creating a trust is about clarity and control. It helps ensure your estate is handled efficiently, privately and according to your personal values.

Start-ups continually aim to solve the world's problems in an effort to seize the value created by offering a new product or service -- for example, simplifying the process of setting up a trust fund.

Harry S. Margolis is a MarketWatch contributor. He practices elder law, estate and special needs planning, is a fellow of Freewill.com and the founder of ElderLawAnswers.com. He is author of The Baby ...

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Editor’s note: This is part seven of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for ...

Financial adviser Matthew Brady and many of his wealth clients regularly discuss setting up trusts to save on taxes or pass money on to the next generation. But there's one thing Mr. Brady stresses ...