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How much do you know about family trusts?

Most people have a lot of misconceptions concerning family trusts, supposing they even know what family trusts are and what they're for. You might think, for example, that such measures for asset protection are only meant for the wealthy elite, that you won't need to set one up until you enter the elderly demographic, or that they are too complex for the modest assets you own. In fact, all of these assumptions are false. So before you mistakenly decide that family trusts aren't for you, here are a few facts to consider.

1. They don't have to cost a lot

What makes a trust a potentially expensive form of asset protection is combining income and non-income producing assets, an act that requires ongoing maintenance (and expense). But if all you want to do is protect your main asset, which is to say your family home, it's a fairly simple undertaking. And because it's a non-income producing asset, there is no real upkeep to pay for. So before you dismiss the idea of a trust out of hand, check out the available options.

2. You can set them up online

The online arena has changed operating practices for all kinds of businesses and industries, and trusts are no exception. In as little as fifteen minutes, you could set up a simple and inexpensive family home trust. You may need additional help if your assets are more diverse and complex, but with a few simple clicks of the mouse, you could protect your family home.

3. They can protect your home from creditors

Even if you don't have much wealth to speak of, you can at least take steps to ensure that your family is able to remain in your home in the event of your untimely demise. A properly executed trust will ensure that creditors can't seize your property in order to pay off debts when you're gone.

4. You can protect beneficiaries

One of the best things about a trust is that you can use it to protect the interests of your young family. For example, you can specify that assets be passed on specifically to children (not spouses) or grandchildren (not their parents), ensuring that benefits go only to the intended beneficiaries.

5. You need to set suitable parameters

It's important to protect your young family's future, but you also need to protect yourself. So before you finalize a family trust, make sure you specify usage of assets during your lifetime. In other words, specify that you can continue living in your home for the duration of your life, even though the property is held in trust for your beneficiaries, just for example.

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