When clients undertake Estate Planning, they face the difficult decision of naming one or more individuals to serve in various fiduciary positions. If a client sets up an irrevocable trust during life, the client may prefer to serve as trustee instead of naming a third party. Serving as trustee gives comfort to the trustor that they maintain a level of control over the assets transferred to the irrevocable trust; however, depending upon the provisions of the trust, naming a trustor as trustee of an irrevocable trust could defeat the intended tax consequences. This article explores what powers a trustor should avoid serving as a trustee of an irrevocable trust. Read on to learn more.
Girum (“Groom”) Tesfaye, provides extensive estate planning services to individuals and businesses in the DC Metropolitan area (the DMV). His primary focus is to help client’s avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan.Read More!
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