The Complete Book of Trusts - Softcover

Shenkman, Martin M.

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9780471170440: The Complete Book of Trusts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471170445 ISBN 13: 9780471170440

Publisher: Wiley, 1997

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As one of the most powerful and flexible financial planning tools available, trusts can help you achieve several important goals, from minimizing estate taxes to avoiding probate and managing assets in the event of death or disability. This thoroughly updated and expanded edition of The Complete Book of Trusts offers a comprehensive overview that includes essential details on how you can best use trusts to meet the goals of your particular choice.

Covering 50 different types of trusts —including charitable remainder, credit shelter, and revocable living —this complete reference provides the guidance you need to determine which are the right trusts for you. Then, this indispensable resource takes you step by step through the entire process of setting up, managing, and terminating trusts. Along with an easy-to-understand introduction to trust basics, including provisions, trustee designations, and grantor's rights, here's where you'll find:

Important details on the new Disclaimer Credit Shelter Trust
Expanded coverage of Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs), Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Grantor Retained UniTrusts (GRUTs)
Vital information on the tax consequences of trusts
Clear descriptions of trusts for specific types of assets
And much more!

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From the Publisher:

Myth: Trusts are just for the very wealthy. Fact: Trusts are for anyone who wants to maximize his or her finances. This newly revised guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to select from among 50 trusts to best suit your needs, be it real estate, life insurance or stock trusts, set up a trust for a spouse, grandchild or non-marital partner and identify the tax risks and benefits of trusts. New to this edition: expanded information on QPRTs, GRAT, GRUT, new information on community property law new trusts such as: QPRT, GST, Inter-Vivos Credit Shelter Trust and Inter-Vivos QTIP Trust.

About the Author:

MARTIN M. SHENKMAN, JD, CPA, MBA, is an attorney specializing in estate planning and personal finance. He is the author of 22 books, including How to Buy a Home with No (or Little) Money Down and Real Estate After Tax Reform, both published by Wiley.

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