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  • Profile photo of Mad-CatMad-Cat
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    Hi All

    I was Reading Before about people purcashing IP in the trusts rather than in there name. What dose this do? dose it have tax advantages? is it like setting up a company to buy Properties. I really have no idea what trusts are.

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    Dave

    Profile photo of Tough DealTough Deal
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    Read trust magic. Very good information by Gathum I think

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    Hi Mad-cat,

    Trusts do have some tax advantages but often overlooked is the potential for asset protection.

    As TD said recommend you buy Trust Magic (~$99) at http://www.gatherumgoss.com

    If you would like a copy of the index to see what the book covers email me and I’ll send via return email.

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    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    In a nutshell, a trust is an agreement whereby you (trustee) hold an asset on behalf of somebody else (beneficiaries).

    eg. having a child’s bank account in the parents name – the money is the kids, but the parent manages it.

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    great analogy Terry, most important is asset protection from litigation, also your beneficiaries (children) can take lonns from dispersments to purchese a home in the future then pay it back to the Trust bla bla bla.

    http://www.cashbackhomeloans.com.au

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