Vehicle of choice
Eduardo Arista explains the utility of US trusts for Latin American families
Key points
What is the issue?
US trusts continue to be the tax- and estate-planning vehicle of choice for many Latin American families.
What does it mean for me?
Reasons for using a US trust include certainty as to the US tax treatment (if any) and the judicial interpretation of the trust instrument.
What can I take away?
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