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What is a Spendthrift Trust in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Posted on Mon Sep 7, 2015, on Trusts

From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Gloucester County Spendthrift Trust

Most Recently Updated July 19, 2018.

I was told that I should make the Irrevocable Trusts I am setting up for my children “Spendthrift” Trusts. What does that mean, and what is the advantage of a Spendthrift Trust?

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Peter Klenk, Estate Planning Attorney – Gloucester County Spendthrift Trust

Gloucester County Spendthrift Trust

A Spendthrift Trust refers to an Irrevocable Trust created for a beneficiary that does not give the beneficiary the right to assign his or her interest in the trust to a third person, so that the trust assets are not subject to the beneficiary’s liabilities or creditor claims. This way a trust for a child can be used to support the child, but will not be dragged into the child’s creditors claims, bankruptcy or divorce. This can be a huge advantage to your child, as we could draft a trust that would keep the assets safe to support your child should they ever fall on hard times.

More Planning Questions?

The spendthrift trust is only a piece of the Estate Planning process. By all means, if you want to learn more, please read my more detailed article, Estate Planning Everything You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Gloucester County Spendthrift Trust

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining a spendthrift trust. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website so you can learn more. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

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