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Trust Industry News and Advisor Resources

We offer a curated collection of updates, insights, and practical tools designed to keep advisors and attorneys informed in a rapidly evolving fiduciary landscape. From changes in trust law and regulatory developments to best practices in administration and planning, this section provides clear, actionable information that supports your work and strengthens client outcomes.

October 16, 2020
Smarter faster financial advisor business plan - 5 tips [Checklist]

This blog post will provide five simple financial advisor business plan ideas to serve clients faster and smarter around non-core items. This post will cover:

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October 9, 2020
How Financial Advisors avoid losing control to Estate Attorneys [Tips]

You are the financial thought leader and implementer for your clients. Working collaboratively with an estate trust attorney on your client estate legal issues can be daunting. Here are a few tips where you remain the financial thought leader when dealing with an estate attorney.

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September 30, 2020
Estate Planning for Millennials [New Guide]

This blog post addresses two audiences on estate planning for millennials: (1) financial advisors; and (2) millennials themselves. The information came from an August 2020 presentation Wealth Advisors Trust Company gave uber-successful Millennials wanting to learn the ABCs of estate planning in 15 minutes. Advisors will learn how to serve/prospect to millennials with a broader […]

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September 21, 2020
Purpose of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts – Where, When,and How

The purpose of the Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Creating an estate plan can be as easy as 1-2-3 or as complex as the science to send a man to the moon. 

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August 21, 2020
Biden tax plan & estate / trust planning election 2020 [New Guide]

In this blog post you are going to learn ideas and suggestions to potentially limit the “hit” from Joe Biden’s tax plan. This post will include:

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August 17, 2020
Changing a Life Insurance Trust

What is a Life insurance trust? A Life insurance trust holds a life insurance policy.  At the death of the creator, it will pay out a death benefit. In order to receive the death benefit, the owner of the policy must pay a premium. A life insurance policy that is already previously held by the […]

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August 3, 2020
Definitive Guide on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
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May 18, 2020
What is a trust?

What is a trust? A trust is a legal entity to which an individual titles property and assets for the benefit of another. Every trust contains a grantor, family trustee, and beneficiary. There are many different types of trusts to choose from.

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May 13, 2020
Washington vs South Dakota trust law

Perhaps you are a Washington resident and the thought of using an outside fiduciary is unappealing. Using an outside fiduciary can offer a risk, but also considerable benefits. Creating a trust is an important step in protecting assets and providing for future beneficiaries. Learn the difference of how Washington compares to trust havens like South […]

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February 26, 2020
America's Advisor Friendly Trust Companies for 2020

In this post you are going to learn the secret sauce to picking a trustee and learn of America's most advisor friendly trust companies for 2020. Botton line - the best trust companies treat financial advisors like celebrities. This post also includes lots of: Infographics Ideas for asking the best interview questions Innovation trends within […]

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