Both corporations and LLCs provide asset protection in that the owner will generally not be responsible for debts of the entity. But when it comes to protecting an owner’s personal assets from his or her personal creditors, an LLC generally offers better protection than a corporation. A creditor who controls the stock of a corporation
March 2014
Trust Protector Can Provide Added Flexibility For An Irrevocable Trust
A recent article in the New York Times by John F. Wasik provides an excellent discussion of trust protectors. Many states now allow for trust protectors – – someone other than the trustee who essentially provides some checks and balances in a trust arrangement.
A trust protector is a bit like a watchdog. He or…