Chapter 1
Writing down your wishes with a will
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Chapter 2
The magic of trusts and protecting assets
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Chapter 3
Healthcare and decisions when it matters most
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Chapter 4
Digital legacies and modern planning
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Estate planning basics for families
Ch 2 · The magic of trusts and protecting assets
hank Family Asset Protection Trusts
No probate court! Assets flow, for your loved ones, so.
Fun Fact
Medieval trust origins: Trusts were invented in medieval England during the Crusades so knights could leave land management to trusted friends.
Glossary
trust (noun)
A legal arrangement in which one party holds and manages property for the benefit of another. In medieval England, knights utilized these arrangements to safeguard family estates while fighting in the Crusades.
A legal arrangement in which one party holds and manages property for the benefit of another. In medieval England, knights utilized these arrangements to safeguard family estates while fighting in the Crusades.
Quiz
Why would someone choose to set up an irrevocable trust despite losing control of the assets?
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During which historical period were trusts first widely used to protect land ownership?