Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights were recently featured in a GoBankingRates article titled: I’m an Estate Planner: 4 Things You Should Never Put in a Living Trust.
A living trust may hold almost any type of asset, including:
- Cash.
- Title to your home.
- Bank accounts.
- Certificate of Deposit (CD) accounts.
- Stocks.
- Brokerage accounts.
- Mutual funds.
- Annuities.
However, there are several assets that should not be placed in a living trust including the following:
- Qualified Retirement Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Life Insurance
- Accounts You Need to Regularly Access
To read the full article visit GoBankingRates.
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