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Should I use a Domestic Asset Protection Trust or a New-HING?
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPT) have been around since Alaska established one in 1996. They can now be found in 17 states. Northeast Private Trustees can help you with a DAPT established in New Hampshire. What is a DAPT? A DAPT is an...
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Should You Name Your Child as Trustee?
Parents: Should you name your child as Trustee? Children: Should you really serve as the Trustee if you are named? If you have a son or daughter with good business sense, you may have concluded that he or she would...
Seniors with adult son as trustee
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Power of Attorney: What Are Your Responsibilities?
Have you been named as a power of attorney? If you’re stepping into this role for the first time, there are terms and responsibilities you need to understand going forward. This is a vitally important role, and one that can’t...
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How to Choose a Loyal Trustee: Know Your Options
Are you preparing to choose a trustee? Knowing how to choose a trustee, and what your options are, is not as straightforward as it seems. In fact, there are a number of factors and considerations that come into play when...
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How to Appoint a Trustee Who Will Protect Your Legacy
Choosing a trustee to administer your revocable and irrevocable trust is essential to your estate plan. In order to secure your legacy, it’s crucial to not only select the right support for your estate but to also choose an appropriate...
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Understanding the Role of the Professional Trustee
Many family trusts can be handled with family members in the role of a trustee, but alternatives to “Uncle Joe” serving as a trustee, such as independent, professional trustees, offer superior protection for beneficiaries. This article explores the role of...
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