Trust Planning
Keep up with the latest developments in trust planning to help clients protect their assets for the benefit their heirs.
Understanding Client Behavior: The Key to Long-Term Relationships
By Mike PattonForget about what you will earn. If you put the client first, you will reap the benefits.
August 12, 2019
Meet the 'SPY 11' Kids With $250B Riding on Their LivesA wonky structure pegs the fund's future to their mortality; most of those named in the ETF's documents were not aware.
May 08, 2019
Out-of-State Trusts Shouldn't Be Taxed: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbThe Supreme Court will decide if taxing out-of-state trusts is overkill or a way to keep the wealthy from dodging taxes.
April 10, 2019
Trusts for Pets: Not Just for the Super-WealthyA pet left out of a client's estate plan could end up in a shelter or euthanized, attorney Jason Smolen tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 17, 2018
2 Former Wilmington Trust Execs Sentenced to 6 Years for FraudWilmington Trust's former president and CFO were the first to be sentenced this week for crimes stemming from the bank's downfall in 2011.
December 04, 2018
For Wealthy Clients, 'Satisfied' Isn't Good Enough: SEI"High-net-worth clients expect exceptional client experiences in all facets of their lives," SEI's John Anderson says.
October 24, 2018
Kestra Financial Buying Reliance TrustThe firm, which works with about 2,300 advisors, says the deal expands its service offerings as demand for trust services is growing.
August 01, 2018
Clock Is Ticking on SLAT Estate Tax ExemptionThe tax reform law shields even super wealthy clients from the federal estate tax, but it also created a "fiscal cliff" situation, meaning that the current exemption will expire.