Why Living Trusts Aren’t Always the Answer: The Asset Protection Myth

Living trusts are often oversold for asset protection, but do they really provide the security you need? In this episode, we explore the myths and unveil the truth behind effective estate planning with the new Planning Profile Builder.

In this episode of The Boom(X) Show: Laws of Money, we explore the myths and realities surrounding one of the most hyped estate planning tools—the living trust. Our guest, a thought leader in planning and the creator of the Planning Profile Builder, shares insights on how many professionals oversell living trusts, particularly for asset protection, and why this approach could be flawed.

Join us as we flip the script on traditional estate planning strategies. Discover the difference between the Money Models—Estate Transfer, Asset Protection, and Family Wealth Building—and learn why a one-size-fits-all solution, like the living trust, might not protect your assets as much as you've been led to believe.

Key highlights include:

  • How the Planning Profile Builder helps you create customized solutions across different Money Models.
  • Why traditional estate planning often misses the mark on real asset protection.
  • Practical ways to approach family wealth building with a broader perspective.

Listen in and challenge your current assumptions about estate planning!

Share the Post:

Related Posts

The VA Benefits Dilemma: Ensuring Quality Care for a Loved One Who Served

As Chester, a 90-year-old veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne at Normandy, faces the challenges of aging, his son-in-law Jim must navigate the complex world of Veterans Affairs benefits versus Medicaid. This story highlights the value of proactive planning to secure Chester’s care without jeopardizing his wife Sally’s financial security. Discover how Jim transformed uncertainty into empowerment, ensuring dignity for both his in-laws in their later years.

Read More »

Bitter Sweet

“Bitter Sweets” takes you into the heart of Humboldt Park, Chicago, where a family bakery is more than just a business—it’s a repository of unspoken

Read More »