5 Assets That SHOULD Never Go Into A Living Trust

[@ClintCoons]

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[@arthur-ri4zo]

What about gold 1 oz coins ? Both kinds, in your possession and in your traditional IRA ?

[@TrustRuss-r1t]

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[@RightfulHeir-r3x]

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[@RightfulHeir-r3x]

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[@ForgedTrustCaveater]

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[@lucyv4416]

1. Vehicle 2. Annuity (Ira,401k, etc.) 3. Life insurance

[@integr8er66]

Nope, 401K needs to name the trust as beneficiary because all of the 401Ks I see now require an SSN for a beneficiary and they have no right to keep my children's SSN in their records which will certainly be hacked at some point. So if I name my trust then I don't put my children in harms way. Their SSN is not mine to go handing out to people

[@larrykruck8047]

@@integr8er66 now your kids will not get 10 years to cash out, as a trust must cash them out in 5 years whereas a person gets 10 years.

[@mfamily3301]

@@integr8er66 same here not putting my kids ss ou there

[@marshallwise1763]

What about the living benefits from annuities and life insurance if you become incapacitated??

[@hornbaker]

Make the trust the beneficiary so you specify distributions in one place. At death, your trustee can choose to a) cash them out (taxable event for pre-tax funds) and manage the cash under the trust instructions (such as delaying distribution), or b) step out of the middle and direct the institution to payout directly to the beneficiaries, enabling them to receive it in an Inherited IRA and withdraw it over 10 years. Only reason not to do this is if your estate would exceed the tax exempt limits.

[@Starfish2145]

In Arizona, you can file get a form from the DMV that immediately transfers the vehicle to your beneficiary upon your death. Attach that form to the title and keep it in your safe deposit box.

[@chrishaddad5362]

Arizona really is a great state.

[@loydacoulombe1397]

I had no idea.. Thank you

[@robinteters5168]

You can in Oklahoma too.

[@katsiduzynski488]

Unfortunately few banks have safe deposit boxes, you're better off having a fireproof strong box on your property in an easily accessible place.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

You should either not have a car when you are old or lease one so it can just go back to the dealer upon your death

[@jeanettecook1088]

It's no joke to us.... we have mules, and a trust! Nice video, thank you. 🎉

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

That’s great! I’d love to have mule or a horse.

[@marlenygonzalez6286]

@@kamakaziozzie3038what about my ( chihuahua dog)😂😂😂😂

[@murdermittensnyc]

40 acres??? 😂😂😂

[@russellolsen5080]

I love this explanation. I’m a CPA of 29 years and would suggest to consider naming individual beneficiaries as contingent beneficiaries in an IRA or 401k. I understand your point of keeping control over those assets. However, by naming the trust as a beneficiary, they all have to live with the decision of the trustee. Each beneficiary may be in a different tax and financial situation. By naming individuals, they can each make their own decisions in terms of timing of distributions. Thanks again for some great insight.

[@factchecker1980]

In Nevada, you can file a Transfer Upon Death to avoid probate. Thecsame goes forcyour vehicles. Add beneficiaries to all of your bank and retirement accounts and you will avoid probate without a costly trust.

[@dfogarty1897]

I believe people do trust to keep the government from getting the house, the nursing homes in the state and unusual circumstances

[@kauaikit]

Personally… on vehicles, I change the titles to add a T.O.D.’s (transfer on death). Simple & does not require signature of beneficiary. 😅

[@davidhargrove1648]

Yes this is a very simple way to transfer vehicles and was suggested by our estate planner but it’s not available in all states. We have vehicles in Wash DC and also West Virginia. West Virginia does not have TOD so we are just going to sign over the truck ahead of time. Dad not driving it much anymore anyhow.

[@kauaikit]

@@davidhargrove1648 -Ok.....I'm in Cali.. :-)

[@chrisc1811]

@@davidhargrove1648 The same applies to real estate and mineral royalties in near,y half the states…like Texas for example

[@Dbb27]

@@chrisc1811 Florida too. I didn’t know you can do this for vehicles. I closed four estates. The hardest item was vehicles.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

Same

[@sweetsuccesstrading5097]

I Just found your KZbin channel with searching for asset protection. The First one I saw before this, was one from 3 years ago, with putting your Vehicle in a Trust to protect it from Judgments, etc.

[@ClintCoons]

That is a personal property trust not a living trust.

[@virtuouswoman2822]

@@ClintCoons car Trusts for each car you own. personal property trustss

[@RosieBaseball]

The car was a key takeaway for me. Thank you for the advice.

[@ClintCoons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardc8333]

Yes, the liability element is huge for cars. I live in Florida, the PI attorneys line up to put $$ on TV commercials and billboards. Don't forget to get an umbrella liability policy!

[@Bertzoom-zc9ip]

What about houses that are paid for? You've not mentioned those.

[@douglaskeen873]

My son is a joint holder of our bank accounts with right of survivor as well as is joint owner of my Mustang title. I pass off small amounts of cash to him monthly which is held in cash in a fire-proof safe. Government and the IRS force people to engage in these kinds of future financial transfers.

[@taniahummelgard2290]

Can’t emphasize enough how important this is.

[@alanaldpal950]

Good video and advice; However, I suspect the number 1 thing is to know the laws in your state

[@DimndSLM]

Wise advice

[@billrook6165]

Easiest way to deal with vehicles is, add a TOD (Transfer On Death) desired beneficiary's name to each titled vehicle. Title will then show whom you specifically desire to get the vehicles when you pass away.

[@ClintCoons]

Good point

[@dfogarty1897]

Is there a place on the back of the title for TOD because we did that at the bank POD payable on death

[@kelvinlaroche7768]

Thanks!

[@ClintCoons]

Thanks.

[@alangalermo]

Make copies of your house keys or properties and give it to your beneficiaries that you picked. Let them take everything that belongs to your family when you and your spouse passed away. They don't need to know what you owned, it would be less headaches and will saves the beneficiaries tons of money. You can still have a living trust for the house be smart you worked hard for your stuff, keep it to your family. That is my own opinion and good luck.

[@integr8er66]

Yep, Guns especially. The Govt doesn't need to know what you have, and they can't trace personal items. Anything with a public record though is a different story

[@alangalermo]

@@cmf6081 You need to read what I have said, "MY OWN OPINION" So who is more ashamed. You are Ha ha ha ha

[@DimndSLM]

@@alangalermoyes! That.🥴

[@integr8er66]

@@cmf6081 While it may not be legal it would be near impossible to prove. My trust does not have any record of my personal untitled property. Cars boats homes real estate outstanding, everything else you would have to prove wasn't given to me by the decedent before death.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Family will only want money.

[@clewis4826]

Thanks!

[@ClintCoons]

Thank you for the super thanks!

[@debftlee9990]

Interested in protecting the home from Medicad look back.

[@kaythegardener]

Things to keep outside the trust -- depends if you have a spouse or adult children or minor grandchildren 1) titled vehicles, eg autos, boats, etc, passes on death to beneficiary with death certificate outside of probate; 2, 3, 4) annuity types of accounts -- eg IRAs, 401ks, normal annuities, with trust as beneficiary or beneficiary of IRAs & 401ks. Look at specific provisions with a tax advisor!! 5) life insurance -- passes outside of probate directly to the beneficiaries;

[@j_ben_b]

Lots of assumptions made here to make trusts look like the wrong estate planning move, and for some, his advice is solid. However, for many, many others (second marriages, special needs children / family, young children, etc.), a living trust is precisely the right vehicle to receive qualified plan assets, life insurance and other financial assets that are earmarked for future income and / or gifts. It's tough to cram all the right/wrong ideas into a short video, so find competent help in your area and do your due diligence after proper consultation.

[@paulconner4614]

Other than the massive tax implications of making your trust the beneficiary of an IRA/401K. Other than for the house I see no reason from an estate planning standpoint to have a trust. (now if you are worried about Medicaid then that is a totally different discussion).

[@HB-yq8gy]

Yes I agree with more complicated estates planning issues.

[@melissal3383]

Special Needs trust so handicapped adult children do not lose their benefits. We lost money once bcz a financial planner assured us that his lawyer could draw up a special needs trust. WRONG! We had it redone but what a liar! We didn’t know for about 10 years! Coincidentally, the “planner” was trying to sell us a ridiculous product. I didn’t trust him. Yet dumbly, trusted him w the handicapped trust which he failed in. Lesson learned. Most are snakes w zero fiduciary interest

[@nevastrong2850]

Clint, you should have more subscribers as your material is amazing!

[@TrustRuss-r1t]

Clients are fed up with Estate Planners promising peace of mind and delivering mistakes and 50% in Billable Litigation Hours.

[@Kim-yy8kl]

True! Happened to me when dad died!

[@melangreathouse2209]

Clint, this was absolutely stellar advice. And you’re right! Few financial advisors are talking about this. Thank You!!!

[@thedufloth]

What about when you have assets outside of the country? You could make a video about it. Thanks

[@ClintCoons]

Noted

[@co5626]

Agree; I am in the same situation and would benefit from some guidance on this topic.

[@FollowThe-Money]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@HeresMyView]

Assets owned outside US does not fall under US jurisdiction. It is common sense. It is like saying Japan can tax US citizens if a Japanese owns assets (homes, business,etc) in US.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Ridiculous question.

[@landinggear5726]

My mother passed away and the DMV is refusing to transfer the title to her car. They never say why, they just say no. They tell me I have to go thru probate with it, which is dumb. It's a cheap used car and not worth a lot of hassle. I'm the executor of the estate but they don't care. So no, transferring a car is not always simple.

[@HB-yq8gy]

It must be NJMVC to get a lose title for anything vehicle you must fill out 20 pages and a affidavit of BS. Paid the court fee of $400 for 2002 Honda ATV and request Court Order from a Judge. Total waste of taxpayer resources. I rather just have no title. I'm not paying the state $400 to do the right thing stupid.

[@wolfxman69]

I have instructions in my living trust to give away my vehicles to my children by name.

[@HB-yq8gy]

@@wolfxman69 What happens if one of your children passes away? Who then gets the vehicles?

[@wolfxman69]

@ you have to name a designated person … I have it from oldest to youngest…in that order

[@HB-yq8gy]

@@wolfxman69 Smart we are both 60 y/o. My wife has a used 2019 Rav 4. I have a 09 Tacoma, a 1993 Honda 750 Nighthawk, and a 2002 Honda ATV with no tile. I figure when we die there vehicles vehicle won't have as much value.

[@RonsterK]

Naming your trust as beneficiary of your IRA could create an immediate taxable event. Better to name natural persons to preserve option to extend tax deferred status of the assets.

[@integr8er66]

Ya but the damn Investment companies require an SSN to name a beneficiary, and they have no right to ask, and Heck my kids SSN is not mine to hand out, so only option I found was to name the trust as beneficiary

[@Methodical2]

How? Can you elaborate? The would "could" also means it could not. Please elaborate on how it could trigger a taxable event? Thanks.

[@fillythrees3341]

IRAs are NOT tax deferred to the beneficiary and the beneficiary must make 100% withdrawal of those IRA funds within 10 years. Those withdrawals ARE TAXABLE INCOME to the beneficiary, however, they can set up their own IRA and fund up to the maximum annual IRA contribution with those inherited IRA funds to offset some or all of the tax liability from the inherited IRA withdrawal.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

​@@fillythrees3341I inherited my mother's IRA. I'm required to take minimum withdrawals yearly. I'm taxed on those. That's all.

[@wolfxman69]

Thank you for this info…I might have to make some changes to my living trust.

[@ClintCoons]

If you would like a FREE 30-minute consultation, you can request one here - aba.link/clintss or you can send me an email at [e-mail], and I will have someone contact you.

[@WaitSpecific]

Newly divorced (42yrs) - trying to learn. So what’s left? Ur primary house? What about a rent house?Regular bank accts? I have POD on all cash accts. What “should” be included? It a trust cheaper than probate & inheritance property values?

[@ClintCoons]

Your home, rentals (these should go into an LLC, and the LLC is held by your living trust), personal bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and business interests are the top that come to mind.

[@WaitSpecific]

@@ClintCoons thanks !

[@robertboyd3863]

@@ClintCoons How about the step on death if you put stocks etc in the trust

[@ClintCoons]

@@robertboyd3863 Yes you get it.

[@lfriskymn2941]

That’s was more confusing and creates more doubt that is taken care with the right advisor and legal team.

[@burkepete110]

For many people with relatively simple estates, you may not need anything other than a will by designating a beneficiary for each major asset.

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Thank you for the info 🙏 My wife and I own three properties and finally realized we probably need a Trust🙄 This was a good primer before we go to a lawyer

[@ClintCoons]

If you would like a FREE 30-minute consultation to discuss the living trust, you can request one here - aba.link/clintss

[@chrisc1811]

@Clintcoons, you left out the single most important and valuable asset in many American’s possession; REAL ESTATE. In nearly half of the states, you can use a simple form for your home, A transfer on death deed, TOD. Works just like a TOD for a car, and can have multiple beneficiaries OR a trust.

[@Fred2-123]

YES!!! I heard about beneficiary deed for house before I heard about TOD on vehicles. Got the form online for free, paid $25 for recording. Notary was free at my bank.

[@maureenscheall7207]

Does the beneficiary still receive a step up in cost basis if one uses a TOD?

[@Fred2-123]

@@maureenscheall7207 Yes.

[@Dbb27]

@@maureenscheall7207 The value is based on the date of death with a transfer on death deed.

[@jamesm.4426]

California did away with those because title insurance companies didn't like them. No title insurance, no sale.

[@billrook6165]

A much simpler way to transfer vehicles, upon your death, is to list their name on the title's owner line as a "TOD" (Transfer On Death) addition. Your license office can change this for you. If you're buying a new or used vehicle, do this at that time, and save your survivors a hassle.

[@organizer14]

Really great points! Very useful to know! Thank you so much for your valuable education!!!

[@terryparish7133]

Your spot on with the annuity and vehicles great information!

[@acamposjr06]

*you’re

[@bassboy8910]

I’m saving this post! Great info! ❤

[@ClintCoons]

Thanks

[@w1swh1]

Thanks Clint, very helpful. A refreshing change from wacko videos on RMDs😊

[@suz0000]

I have my adult children as beneficiaries on my IRA’s, Annuity, and 401k. Isn’t that good enough? I was advised to do that years ago by a lawyer that did my trust. Why should the trust be the beneficiary? What is the advantage? Confused.

[@ClintCoons]

If you are leaving your assets to your kids outright that is fine. The benefit to having the trust as a beneficiary has to do with possible claims against your beneficiaries when they inherit. The trust provides a bit more protection.

[@suz0000]

Got it- thanks!

[@billm4544]

In NC my mom’s car was NOT in the trust and it had to go through probate to get it into my name. What a pain.

[@mstarr67]

The car title can name a beneficiary

[@Seasidesalesfl123]

In Florida if beneficiary of the vehicle is not spouse or children vehicle has to go thru probate. Just went thru it for a friend’s estate.

[@carolinenachtrab4357]

​@mistylarosa9821 Yup - their name at TOD (TIME OF DEATH), should be on the title

[@integr8er66]

​@@carolinenachtrab4357TOD means Transfer on death, not time of death

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I think NY too I was widow n it was immediate becuz of that My car will be junk tho, no one want it! My late husband’s was too. I gave it to the shop who had been fixing it HA. One more item off my list so it was worth it-no driving age kids at the time or they mayyyyy have wanted it tho. So then I woulda “sold it” to them for $50 after titling it in my name. Still only wait 6wks compared to 2-3 yrs probate.

[@ZionShore]

So what are the other two? The title says 5 assets and only three were listed 1-Vehicule 2-Annunity 3-Insurance....

[@BigNacho90]

1.Vehicles 2.Annuities 3.IRAs 4.401(k) ​ 5.Life Insurance

[@ZionShore]

@@BigNacho90 Thank-you!

[@dennisdean3925]

I know you mentioned 'vehicles' - and a private jet IS a vehicle. I had planned on putting it into a Trust under the Foundation as it will be used for humanitarian work. Thoughts?

[@reubenbautista8502]

Thank you for sharing Sir. I am very appreciative for the information. 🙏🙏🙏 Blessings

[@ClintCoons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimberlindy]

Our X-attorney had us chasing our tails when we tried to put a new car in our living trust at the dealership who was like what in the what?!? We just met with a new local atty last week who said you don't do that and gave the same reasons you did. Shelled out so much $$ on wrong and bad advise from our X-lawwyer and honestly have heard so much wrong and bad advise from other well credentialed experts I trust no one now no matter what their credentials or how confident they are and its exhausting.

[@ClintCoons]

That is frustrating for sure.

[@angeldee7287]

Exactly. Do your own research and talk with different attys, financial advisors, and investors prior to setting up that living trust. This video is informative, thank you.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Yeahhhhh car salesmen are extremely unsophisticated Aka ignorant They know what they need to get that car sold and with as much extra they can get put into it as possible That’s it Outside status quo--total blank stares is all ur getting

[@HB-yq8gy]

Yes some Estate planning attorney can be expensive. But, in NJ the average family doesn't need a Living Trust a will is fine.

[@meleastin9974]

Would you put an LLC that holds a rental into a living trust?

[@candecarro]

Question: should the following be titles in the name of the living trust? 1. Brokerage accounts 2. Alternative investments such as DSTs, LLCs. 3. Bank accounts

[@ClintCoons]

Yes to 2 and 3. Your brokerage account should be in an LLC and the LLC should be owned by your living trust.

[@Methodical2]

@@ClintCoons Why?

[@brendahallmcdonald1292]

Probate can let your beneficiaries get the free stepped up value for real estate as of d/o/d and avoid tons of capital gains taxes. Know your state. There are no estate taxes in TN. The costs attendant to preparing and funding living trusts can be far more expensive than the cost of probate. Figure out what you are trying to accomplish. A trust is not always the most advantageous method of transferring wealth.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

If your family is getting the bulk of your estate there is no reason not to pay taxes on it other than pure greed.

[@hornbaker]

It takes minutes at the bank to transfer an account to a successor trustee. It takes months to 2 years to activate and then close out a probate. Both get the stepped up tax basis. The choice is yours.

[@bootsmith8016]

In California I have been a trustee and was able to take control of assets, sell real estate and distribute most of estate to beneficiaries within a few months (only keeping back enough to pay any late arriving bills and tax prep fees). If it had gone to probate then fees would have been higher and property could not have been sold for at least six months. No estate or inheritance taxes in California either btw. Most states do not tax inheritance/estates. And beneficiaries get the stepped up basis as well. That only changes if the trust is irrevocable (not a revocable living trust), and those are generally for high asset or special need individuals.

[@jpjp3873]

@@karlabritfeld7104Are you kidding? Why would anyone think that paying taxes on ANY inheritance is acceptable? Total government theft.

[@nevastrong2850]

Our R.T. Includes a pour-over will to capture anything not covered specifically in the R.T. assisting in avoiding probate. 🤔 anyone else?

[@AJPHILLIPS]

After filng for guardianship, can one withdraw the filing and back out of the guardianship?

[@ClintCoons]

Not sure on this one.

[@antoniodmack]

What about when an LLC owned by a trust but it has a company vehicle

[@CowetaScott]

Thank you Clint. Very helpful, useful and clearly stated.

[@ClintCoons]

Thanks

[@johnmeyer7118]

Good information. Thanks for providing.

[@eastwestpicayune8200]

My understanding is that retirement accounts i.e. IRA or 401K shouldn't have the trust as a beneficiary. Tax consequences is much higher.

[@m_ssingp_eces]

Tax law surrounding inherited IRAs (and 401ks) are extremely complex and depend very much on your personal situation. For example, if someone has only minor children as beneficiaries, the children obviously cannot be named directly and you would definitely want to name a trust. Having a trust as a beneficiary in and of itself does not necessarily change taxation. The timing of fund distribution, and where that money goes (stay within the trust or distribute to beneficiaries) is much more impactful. The Secure Act of 2020 changed most non-spousal beneficiaries (with a few exceptions) to require a 5 or 10 year distribution of all funds in the account. Trusts naming minor children as beneficiaries of IRAs must fully distribute the funds by the child's 31st birthday (10 year rule started at age of majority, which is 21 according to IRS). Note: this doesn't mean the money has to actually be in the hands of the beneficiaries within 10 years, only that the accounts be drawn down to zero balance. The funds (as stated above) could accumulate within the trust rather than be paid directly out. This is definitely an area where having an attorney with specific tax knowledge would be great for estate planning.

[@benbakondi]

For vehicles, why not just add your beneficiary to the Title? The title will then read as ‘your-name OR their-name’. In this case both you and your beneficiary are the owners and either you or your beneficiary can sell the asset at anytime.

[@ClintCoons]

If you are involved in an accident, the beneficiary on title could be sued.

[@repetitivemotion]

What do you do if the client owns a company? An LLC? I sense a problem if you title the membership interest in the trust and the creditor seeks to pierce the veil of the LLC

[@ClintCoons]

It would not matter because the trust is an extension of yourself and if the LLC is pierced with you as the member, your trust would be at risk.

[@rayzimmerman2242]

Creating a will, naming beneficiaries on accounts, and use of transfer on death much cleaner and protect the heirs from filing probate. My friends who were sold on trusts 20 years ago are all dismantling the trust and converting to wills. Trust does not protect inherited assets from medicare death tax or inheritence tax

[@Methodical2]

But the wills will surely place those assets in the courts palms where everybody has their hands out before the beneficiaries sees a dime maybe a year or so later. I guess it depends how relevant the assets are.

[@jacko.6625]

@@Methodical2 No, probate just means registering the will at the county courthouse. If everybody agrees, you don't even have to obey the will. The probated will is just a document that can be used in a lawsuit. There is generally (except in the case of minors) no "will police" that enforces the directives of a will.

[@jen6231]

@@jacko.6625not in Washington!!!

[@robertkerby2581]

Great advice, especially since my wife and I are having a living Trust set up on our behalfs.

[@carlanichols6388]

Hi Clint, thank you for your knowledge. I enjoyed your video. My question is this? I have a lot of money in my savings and investment accounts and I have a very high value value in my home that’s paid in full other than that those are my assets and each of them, my two sons are 50-50 beneficiaries in them.have a will that directs all the little stuff to am I good to go? And if you answer my question, I will be very impressed. Thank you.

[@ClintCoons]

Place the investments into a WY LLC for asset protection and set up a living trust to hold the LLC and personal residence to avoid probate. If you want some additional protection for your residence then consider a residence trust to hold title.

[@user-vg8ez9cu6u]

Why not Nevada or Delaware LLC? And where do we put our CA pension funds? Should we just name beneficiaries​@ClintCoons

[@dianekerr2403]

If you have multiple beneficiaries with even split, you will not be able to transfer the vehicle if you have not specified a specific beneficiary. The vehicles will have to be sold and then proceeds go to probate.

[@lv4077]

I don’t have to worry about that living trust stuff, I started with nothing and I have most of it left so I don’t have to bother with some of these legal details.

[@escalade8759]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thefix2573]

Same boat, but I don't want my kids in it. No one in my family has ever had Life Insurance. They think it's a scam, I say Social Security is the Scam. I even have tried to pay for the policy for two of my relatives but they said no. I wanted to put the Beneficiary as a Trust so our Descendants could pay for College or down payment on a house etc. I'm going to do it for them, I don't have much and won't live long on SS and Medicare. I own some property with a doublewide on it I'll put in there and my life Ins should help pay the taxes etc. At least they can start out with a basic place to live, more than I had.

[@thefarrelllawfirm]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *📋 Introduction to Asset Exclusions from Living Trust* - Discusses misconceptions regarding assets in living trusts, specifically which assets should be excluded. - The importance of avoiding negative tax ramifications or potential liability when choosing what to include in a living trust. 02:50 *🚗 Vehicles Should Not Be Placed in a Living Trust* - Vehicles can easily be transferred without the need to go through probate. - Titling vehicles in a living trust can expose them to lawsuits and complicate insurance issues. 04:30 *📈 Annuities, 401ks, and IRAs Should Be Excluded from a Living Trust* - Annuities and retirement accounts stay outside a living trust to avoid creating a taxable event. - It's crucial to name the trust as a beneficiary for proper control over these assets after death. 06:50 *🛡️ Life Insurance Considerations in Estate Planning* - Life insurance proceeds can bypass probate by naming beneficiaries directly. - Establishing an irrevocable life insurance trust can help avoid estate taxes for high-value policies. Made with HARPA AI

[@MandyAmelia]

What about putting items in an irrevocable trust? Just make sure to get someone at arms length to create and grant the trust. Make your children beneficiaries and yourself (mom/dad/etc) the trustee.

[@alexsteven.m6414]

My original retirement plan was to retire at 62, work part-time, and save money. However, high prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.

[@user-xc7iq4cm8t]

Same concerns. I planned on returning to work after some health issues but not sure if that will be possible now. Plan was to increase my SS retirement benefit as much as possible. My benefit is on the high end - but no longer high enough after these last few years. Haven’t given up all hope yet.

[@tf2529]

Sounds like you need to vote Republican

[@pecan11]

Stop freaking. Do what u can! And then u will deal with it if it happens. Fear is the enemy guy

[@Islena617]

Thank you for this information 😊

[@ClintCoons]

My pleasure 😊

[@nicweethee]

But if the living trust doest have the life insurance policy in it isnt it open to being taken should there ever be a lawsuit againt someone with a life insurance policy in their name?

[@ClintCoons]

Life insurance is typically protected from creditor claims.

[@TheIntellect8]

Good advice. Thank you.

[@JaredShapiro]

You mentioned incorporating your revocable land trust. Let's say the property is in Florida. Are you referring to transferring the grantor's beneficial interest of the revocable land trust to the FL LLC? If so, would you then make the WY LLC the FL LLC member and then make the WY LLC member a living trust to avoid probate from all assets owned by the WY LLC?

[@ClintCoons]

Yes that is correct.

[@JaredShapiro]

Thank you.

[@JaredShapiro]

Can you please clarify these last questions below? While I understand reassigning the revocable land trust's beneficial interest from an individual to an LLC provides asset protection from the original individual / beneficiary from potentially losing his/her personal assets (outside the trust) in the event the revocable land trust is sued because the land trust is revocable; couldn't a creditor unwind the revocable land trust that's held in the LLC and seize any assets/property within the LLC AND any assets/property held within the revocable land trust itself even if the land trust is presently owned by a business entity --- an LLC? I'm also assuming because the beneficiary has an equitable interest in the trust, it's the beneficiary that owns the land trust and is the liable party--- not the trustee, although the trustee has legal title to the trust and merely manages it according to the terms outlined within the revocable land trust agreement. In other words, the trustee is not the owner of the trust --- the beneficiary is, and, subsequently, it's the beneficiary that's liable whether that's an individual or an LLC. So, I guess my whole conclusive question revolves around the fact that if the land trust is sued, the LLC beneficiary (the new owner of the land trust) will only lose what the LLC owns, which includes the land trust itself and what ever else is inside that land trust. But the fact that the original beneficiary no longer personally owns the trust (via a transfer of beneficial interest to the LLC before a lawsuit was initiated), the original individual / beneficiary's PERSONAL assets are not at risk. Am I understanding this correctly from an asset protection standpoint?

[@ladymoon425]

Thank you. This was very informative.

[@ClintCoons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jorgemiguel1040]

i friend has a LLC or something like that who owns all his vehicles. He said it protect assets and privacy .

[@ClintCoons]

Yes that could be

[@marktatum2592]

TOD transfer upon death Beneficiaries name is on title along with owners name.

[@thephilawsopher5017]

What's the problem with life insurance into your revocable trust to distribute how and when you want to? Why should you keep it out?

[@ClintCoons]

That's a great question. You can designate your living trust as the beneficiary; however, it's crucial to work with an experienced estate planner who is well-versed in both estate planning and asset protection. Here is why. Naming a Revocable Trust as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy can create unintended risks, particularly concerning creditor protection. Typically, life insurance proceeds are exempt from creditors’ claims when paid directly to a named beneficiary. However, if the proceeds are payable to an estate or a trust that requires debts and expenses to be paid first, the exemption can be lost, making the funds available to creditors. Court cases have highlighted this issue when a trust provision directed the trustee to cover debts before distributing assets, effectively waiving the creditor protection normally granted to life insurance. To avoid this risk, policyholders should review their beneficiary designations with legal counsel. Using a sub-trust specifically designed to maintain the exemption may be a better alternative.

[@mariagalante7154]

If you TOD a property to two beneficiaries son and daughter do they get the benefit of step up basis when both parents pass away?

[@ClintCoons]

Yes, they do, but if you TOD (Transfer on Death) the asset and either party becomes involved in a lawsuit or divorce, this could put the home at significant risk. This is because the home would technically remain in your name until the transfer is triggered, leaving it vulnerable to legal claims. Have you considered placing the home in a living trust instead? A living trust can provide added protection by keeping the asset out of probate and shielding it from potential legal disputes, while still ensuring your wishes are honored.

[@jonathanthink5830]

Do not put your bank accounts in the Living Trust. You could easily assign beneficiaries. There are also some complications with using trust for bank accounts. Some banks treat a trust as a "business entity", and you will get less interest. There is also no need to put timeshares in a trust if they are not already in there. It is a hassle and costs money.

[@integr8er66]

My bank accts are in my trust, its not a problem at all, I just have to sign TTEE, to show I am the trustee. I have CDs in my trust as well, no problem there. Why would you let something as large as you bank acct go through probate?

[@jonathanthink5830]

@@integr8er66 I believe the bank account beneficiaries have higher priority than the will. It is extremely important to assign beneficiaries in your bank accounts. I don't think it is a "problem" to use trust for bank accounts. It is just a hassle and unnecessary.

[@hornbaker]

I’ve got a bunch of different accounts - why would I want to have to update all of them separately? Easier for the trust to own the accounts and then say in one place “12% goes to Fred, 17% goes to Sally, etc.” If you had only one beneficiary, you *could* add direct beneficiaries to all your accounts, home, vehicles - if your state allows this (not all do for cars and homes). But anything that can’t have a TOD specified would be forced through probate.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

What interest??

[@hornbaker]

@dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473 TOD is fine if you will only ever have one primary beneficiary. Though have you considered the need for a successor? If she has kids, should they be the successors instead of her husband? Joint tenancy title is a hack solution for inheritance, and a very bad idea for several reasons - for starters, you are tied to her financial fate. Any legal judgements against her, a divorce, sudden medical bills, etc. threaten your assets. But also because when you die your daughter loses the benefit of a step-up in basis for tax purposes. For the small cost of setting up a trust and the effort of signing ", Trustee" after your name, you become protected from these Joint Tenancy problems. And going beyond a basic trust, you can create one that defines irrevocable sub-trusts for the beneficiaries, protecting them from having inheritance seized by creditors or a divorce. You can make your daughter a co-trustee in your lifetime without her losing any benefits, and this is convenient to start transitioning control. You can cut corners and use workarounds, but guaranteed the money saved will be a drop in the bucket compared to the consequences later.

[@RD-gv7ub]

Good Afternoon sir, my wife and I have questions about trust/Living trust and need help with what's the better route for us. if can please reach out.

[@ClintCoons]

Email me and I can have one of our attorneys reach out to set up a call. My email is [e-mail]

[@susan7775]

I live in Washington; when my dad and years later my brother died, their vehicles were easily transferred to others, relatives or not

[@Surfcityham]

If your boat is "documented," that is registered with the Cost Guard and not your state; you want it in your trust. If it is large enough to have a professional captain, in the event of a disaster, what is left of the documented vessel could be protected by The Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. 181 et seq.,and The Titanic (1914) 233 US 718 and The Yarmouth Castle (S. D. Fla. 1967) 266 F.Supp. 517.

[@maureennelson7656]

If my husband has a will naming me as receiving the home and all its contents does that include the vehicles and the boat also or does that have to be written out in the will? They are all registered and insured in his name. The cars have me down as a driver.

[@ClintCoons]

Typically it specifies in the will whom all the personal property should be bequeathed to upon passing.

[@lynnebucher6537]

Anyone currently setting up a retirement account with the trust as beneficiary needs to revisit that, because the IRS rules for inherited accounts have changed and serious tax consequences could occur.

[@TrustRuss-r1t]

NICER says do not make your Trust the Grantee, use it to instruct trustees and guardians on distributing to minors with spendthrift instructions for adult children needing restraint, and use it to inventory everything so no one steals it, and use grantee designations when needed.

[@katherinebruno616]

@@TrustRuss-r1tDon’t understand this stuff, need serious help!

[@judithcosta3302]

What about insurance for your home? Is it an issue to obtain as it is now owned by the trust?

[@ClintCoons]

Not at all

[@thefix2573]

Auto Ins is looking at the person, more than the item. The car moves, like a gun, depends on WHO has control of it. Even if you're driving drunk, you are covered. Home ins looks at the item more than the person. The house sits still, the bad actions of the owner/occupier can be called "non covered incident" or Negligent.

[@briancaine9130]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@ClintCoons]

Thanks for the sub

[@rst90274]

95%+ of my net worth is in my 401K/ROTH. I do not own real estate. My attorney said I only need a will. Is that correct?

[@chrisc1811]

Just make your beneficiary , THE beneficiary or POD of the 401(k). It is already a trust.

[@sw4841]

Great advice!!

[@claradiblasi354]

Great information. Thank you!

[@ClintCoons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deemiller5024]

First, and foremost, thank you for taking the time to create this content. Sorry, I was following and taking notes, until you got to the part of if kids are 23/24. Both parents are gone, and the Trust will operate outside of the Trust. Your other video said put investment accounts in an LLC. Is this video saying still do that (LLC), but make the Trust the beneficiary?? Will they have to still wait until their 40's to have access If we are both gone sooner? Confused. Can you provide the order in a 'If This, then That' format perhaps? I'm a visual learner. Lol Ex: 401k➡️LLC➡️ Trust If both parents pass before kids are in their 40s'.... ___?____ (have to wait, probate, Trust kicks in), delay/no delay of inheritance Or are you simply saying distributions could be delsyed by age restrictions set in the Trust, and would not be a factor, if simply not included?? Age is Not a legal restriction, but a preferential one.

[@ClintCoons]

I place the brokerage into an LLC and the LLC is placed into the living trust. The LLC provides asset protection for the brokerage account. The trust will have provisions that delay distributions of the LLC and or other assets until the kids reach a certain age. If you would like a FREE 30-minute consultation, you can request one here - aba.link/clintss or you can send me an email at [e-mail], and I will have someone contact you.

[@jlouie8835]

@@ClintCoons Interesting concept. Never heard of it. I'll look into this one.

[@GerardLadalardo]

Great info........Please confirm this>>>> the problem MOST people dont know is when they have their adult "kid" as the Successor Trustee and they want to distribute the estate over time like you recommend I was told the kids can do whatever they want when the parents are gone and they are in charge, is this correct?

[@ClintCoons]

That is correct. Not a good choice to name the kids.

[@GerardLadalardo]

@@ClintCoons good to go - thank you

[@bobschumacher6861]

Can you get a vehicle out of a trust in California and not have to pay another sales tax?

[@NWO-v1c]

OK, I can understand not placing a vehicle in a trust. However, would you place a vehicle in an LLC?

[@ClintCoons]

If it is used for business or it is a show/classic car that has an investment aspect to it.

[@gbryant65]

I’m in Ohio. My dad’s IRS mutual fund is to go to the family trust when he passes. The trust is split 50% with brother. Does or at what point would the IRA become taxable?

[@ClintCoons]

When it is distributed. Keep in mind there are rules around how long it can be held in an IRA after someone passes before it is taxable.

[@leilareggie1826]

Pretty much any bank teller can trigger a probate freezing bank deposits. Probate eats up cash real fast.

[@monapar2706]

Thank you great advice

[@KMintaBlack]

Why not place the vehicle in an LLC, LLC is owned by a Holding company, holding company is in the Trust?

[@ClintCoons]

You could to that but if it is personal then you could run into veil piercing if you are sued because the LLC does not have a business purpose.

[@terryjenner2156]

regarding revocable trust, do state laws matter?

[@ClintCoons]

Not really.

[@philesq]

New York has restrictions on transferring Vehicles after death. I believe you can only transfer one vehicle that has a value of no more than $25,000 without going through probate.

[@kdjones5149]

What about placing IRAs in trusts so that nursing homes do not have access to these funds? We will be living off of SS and annuities. We will not need the money in our IRAs and have about $800k in Roth and $1.4M in traditional IRAs. Our parents are or were in nursing homes before their deaths. I would hate for a nursing home to rifle through our assets if we end up in a nursing home. My wife and I are 66 & 67 respectively.

[@ClintCoons]

Are you looking to move assets to qualify for Medicaid?

[@AscDrew]

@@ClintCoonssounds like it. What’s your suggestion there?

[@hornbaker]

Generally, your assets need to be in an irrevocable trust (not a living trust) for 5 years to shield them from Medicaid look-back. I don’t believe an irrevocable trust can own an IRA, so you may need to cash it out to move the funds (a taxable event, usually). Also, know that if assets like IRA or annuity are in one spouse’s name and they require long-term care / Medicaid, the other spouse is exposed because their name is not on the account. You need to balance your retirement accounts to prevent this.

[@HeresMyView]

Yes, Irrevocable Trust cannot own an IRA bcos the IRA has a named beneficiary in the IRA acct. The beneficiary overrides the Trust.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I hear you!! I'm 67

[@DuffyGabi]

Mom died. It was already decided between my two brothers and me that I would be taking the old car. Anyway, she progressed so quickly in the last week of her life that we had no signature from her on the title. So a couple days after she died my wife forged mom’s name and I went to the DMV and got the title transferred. No problem.

[@racay9082]

Quick way to cut the clutter. When I'm away I tell my daughter to sign for me.

[@loiscashner6567]

You just admitted to fraud

[@dorothyduffy5420]

Wow, my drunk my father-in-law, a Duffy, did this when one of his sons died. Soon after, he had an accident and his friend - who was his passenger - died.

[@lynnroberts76]

And you just put this in writing?

[@erojohn2]

What about paper savings bond and treasury direct account

[@ClintCoons]

Not an issue for the LT

[@TrustRuss-r1t]

In all due respect power of attorney embezzlers and Trust forgers steal them when we use a NICEP Certified Estate Planner instead of NICER approved Inheritance Administrator.

[@trendstarrealty6345]

I was advised to put my WY LLC (among other things) into a Living Trust. Why would I do this if my Living Trust could be named in a lawsuit, which would blow up any anonymity my WY LLC might have otherwise afforded me? (Thanks BTW)

[@ClintCoons]

The living trust will not have any impact on your WY LLC for a legal perspective but, it will ensure the membership interest will pass to your beneficiaries free of probate.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Everything my mother owns is in her living trust. Everything goes to me.

[@candecarro]

I have mine set up like that, too!

[@rickphillips381]

What about a paid off timeshare?

[@ClintCoons]

The TS is a liability and you may want to keep it outside

[@ltcappt]

Only an irrevocable trust or a Partnership long term care insurance policy will provide some asset protection from Medicaid spend-down and estate recovery.

[@user-xc7iq4cm8t]

As I get closer and closer to retirement age, I consider the Medicare/Medicaid clawback laws to be outrageous - specifically in my State. We’ve already been taxed on our income, paid taxes on gas, real estate, consumer products, paid into SS, Medicare for years. To allow Medicare/Medicaid to clawback $ going back 5 or 10 years seems like more double - if not TRIPLE dipping to me! We’re TAXED and TAXED our entire lives!

[@davidpriestley3708]

Not exactly on topic...we msde a list of all our financial account numbers and misc others assets which is stored as a secured file in our password manager. This file is in a separate "family" vault that our adult children have access to. Included in that file is a list of closed accoints! That way our heirs will not spend time trying to figure out if there is still money in a defunct account they see in our files or on an old tax return.

[@paulelliott7373]

Should Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts be eliminated from titling within Trust?

[@ClintCoons]

That's a great question. For a more personalized answer, I suggest scheduling a free 45-minute consultation with my team. We’ll provide advice tailored to your specific situation. Visit: aba.link/zev