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The Bypass Trust: It’s not Just for Taxes Anymore

Estate planning attorneys can no longer afford to ignore the non-tax benefits of creating a bypass trust upon the death of the first spouse. Properly drafted, a bypass trust can protect the trust assets from being invaded by creditors or to pay for long-term care costs for the surviving spouse.

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