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Episode 8: Decanting to Modify an Existing Irrevocable Trust

8m · Worth It: Insights on wealth management and personal planning strategies. · 01 Aug 17:36

In this episode of Worth It, Proskauer associates Jacob Wonn and James Muller discuss the idea of "decanting" irrevocable trusts and what that means for clients. Clients who have assets that might pass outright to their descendants may consider decanting to extend the term of the trust and provide additional management benefits and creditor protection to their descendants. So be sure to tune in and see why clients may consider decanting trusts that they have already formed.

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