Can A Trustee Sell Trust Property To Himself or Herself? Land TrustA land trust can be a simple and effective tool for real estate investors who want to maintain privacy in their investments. With a land trust, you appoint a trustee to hold legal title and manage the property for your benefit or the benefit of a third party. But...
Calculating RMD For An Inherited IRA Retirement Planning, Self Directed IRA Business Trust, Self-Directed IRAIf a loved one passes away and you are the beneficiary of their IRA, you might not know what you need to do next. The IRS has a lot of complicated rules about inherited IRAs, and you can be subject to large penalties if you don’t follow them. While it’s always a good...
Does A Revocable Trust File A Tax Return? Land TrustWhere legal issues are concerned, the answers to most questions are rarely simple. This blog post provides the full answer (the yes/no, the why, the exceptions and other related issues) to the question: Does a revocable trust file a tax return? In transferring...
How Real Estate Syndicators Protect Assets & Avoid Taxes Delaware Statutory TrustsOnce upon a time, only the richest and most connected investors could participate in real estate syndications. Today, real estate crowdfunding platforms, lower investment minimums and a wealth of project information available online all mean that real estate...
When Delaware Statutory Trust Trustees’ Hands Are Tied: 7 DST ‘Deadly Sins’ Delaware Statutory TrustsThe Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is an exceptional investment vehicle. It offers monthly hassle-free income and a more diverse investment portfolio. Managed under the supervision of a trustee, it combines asset protection, estate planning, and personal control....
How A Delaware Statutory Trust Attorney Can Help Your Investing Strategy Delaware Statutory TrustsDelaware has long been known as the preferred jurisdiction for corporations. Did you know the “First State” is also recognized as a leader in the area of statutory trusts? In 1988 Delaware adopted the Delaware Business Trust Act, which became the Delaware Statutory...
Delaware Statutory Trusts: Rate of Return, Tax Treatment, and More Delaware Statutory TrustsFirst thing to know: A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) can be used anywhere in the U.S. (not just in the state of Delaware). A DST is a legally-recognized trust in which property is held, managed, and invested. DSTs allow investors to pool together their 1031 exchange...
What Is A DST 1031 Property And Why Should I Care? Delaware Statutory TrustsAs we’ve seen, a Delaware Statutory Trust is an entity used to hold title to investment real estate. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) can also hold title to real estate; however, a DST 1031 Property will qualify as “like kind” exchange replacement property for a 1031...
Land Trust: What To Know About Your Eligibility, Rules & Regulations Land TrustWe get frequent questions about rules and regulations of all legal tools used for asset protection. Land trust eligibility is no different. Let’s just be clear that you don’t have to pass any eligibility requirements beyond being of legal age to get a land trust....