Trusts Are Not Dead: Why Family Wealth Protection Still Wins
The headlines would have you believe trusts are finished.
I disagree.
For decades I’ve said that trusts should never be established purely for tax minimisation.
The real purpose of a trust is family wealth protection.
Trusts protect assets from litigation, business risks, family law disputes and increasingly uncertain economic conditions.
One of the more interesting developments emerging from the government’s latest proposals is the apparent exemption for trusts used for testamentary purposes.
If that remains the case, it reinforces a key principle:
The strongest trust strategies are those focused on protecting wealth across generations.
Why Family Protection Trusts Matter
A Family Protection Trust allows families to:
- Protect assets from creditors
- Preserve wealth for children and grandchildren
- Manage succession planning
- Create flexibility around future ownership
- Protect bloodline wealth
Testamentary Trusts and Estate Planning
Trusts established through wills remain one of the most effective ways to protect inheritances.
In many cases they can provide:
- Asset protection
- Tax flexibility
- Family law protection
- Long-term control over family wealth
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The Bottom Line
Trusts aren’t disappearing.
Poor trust strategies may disappear.
But family wealth protection remains more important than ever.
The families who focus on protection rather than tax alone will be the long-term winners.
Your client's situation
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