New study reveals the estate-planning choices that are likely to pit heirs against each other
Key takeaway
Naming one child as sole trustee of a family trust often triggers disputes among heirs.
- Step 1 · The triggerappointing a single child as sole trustee of a family trust concentrates control and discretion over trust assets
- Step 2 · Knock-onperceived unfairness among other heirs leads to intra-family disputes and legal challenges
- Step 3 · Reaches youlegal battles consume trust assets through attorney fees and court costs, reducing the wealth available for heirs and business continuity
The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.
Source: CNBC Business
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