Most families want their legacy to be a source of financial stability. Yet when assets are inherited outright, even well-intended gifts can be exposed to divorce, lawsuits, creditors, or impulsive financial decisions. Spendthrift trusts provide an added layer of protection.
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A high-profile divorce involving a billionaire healthcare investor highlights several planning considerations for wealth advisors, particularly around the enforceability of prenuptial agree
Nevada has long been the gold standard for trust situs—but the right jurisdiction matters only as much as the company administering the trust. Alliance Trust Company of Nevada has spent two decades building a team of empathetic problem-solvers who handle everything from complex estate settlements to nontraditional asset custody, all while keeping advisors firmly in control of their client relationships. CEO and President Lou Robinson explains what makes Alliance genuinely different.
More than 20 RIA firms signed with Members Trust Company in 2025 alone. The appeal for advisors keeps coming back to two things: credibility and service. President & CEO Ken Lako explains how the firm’s bifurcated trust model keeps advisors in the driver’s seat, why Members Trust Company remains one of the few firms actively embracing special needs trusts, and what two major technology overhauls signal about where the firm is headed.
