Families who are setting up long-term trusts and want to control the family’s wealth strategy now and into the future should consider setting up a family trust company (FTC). An FTC must be owned and ...

But a family trust also has drawbacks, such as the drafting process, which is best undertaken with the guidance of an attorney, who will charge for his or her time.

The 100-year look-back perspective shows the benefits of time. Say a family invests $1 million in a 99-year dynasty trust, with an annual family income goal of 4 percent return on principal plus a ...

Family Limited Partnership vs. Trust: Key Differences Understanding the distinctions between them can help you determine which option is best suited for your family’s financial goals and estate ...

Bancroft family and Dow Jones: In 2007, the Bancroft family, controlling Dow Jones & Company through a complex trust structure, faced internal disputes during Rupert Murdoch's successful takeover bid.