How can I protect my family's inheritance from creditors?

Your family’s inheritance can be protected from creditors by establishing a trust. A trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer assets to a third party who will manage them for the benefit of your family. The trustee, or the third party, is responsible for making sure that the assets are used appropriately and for the benefit of your family, so creditors cannot access them. In Florida, trusts are handled differently depending on the type of trust you create and the assets you choose to include. One type of trust is a revocable living trust, which allows you to choose a trustee and set up instructions of when and how assets should be distributed to your family. This type of trust allows you to retain control of the assets during your lifetime and ensures that your family is protected from creditors and taxes. Another way to protect your family’s inheritance from creditors in Florida is to establish an irrevocable trust. This type of trust does not allow you to make any changes and you cannot retain control over the assets. The assets are immediately transferred to the trustee and cannot be accessed by creditors. In either case, it is important to speak with an experienced estate planning lawyer to make sure that the trust is set up correctly and that your family’s inheritance is protected from creditors.

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