Living Trusts and Estate Planning for Europeans

By C. D. Martin

A complete and practical guide to living trusts for EuropeansA clear explanation of the fundamental differences between common-law and civil-law systems, and why those differences matter for trust planningAn in-depth comparison of revocable and irrevocable trusts, and of discretionary and non-discretionary (fixed) trustsA comprehensive overview of the main types of trusts, including fixed trusts, charitable trusts, education trusts, healthcare and hardship trusts, asset-protection trusts, and many othersA detailed discussion of alternatives to trusts, including foundations, fiduciary arrangements, and other trust-like structuresA jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis of trust planning in the UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Guernsey, and several EU countries, highlighting key legal and practical differencesAn explanation of who may act as trustee, the different categories of trustees (individual, professional, corporate, private trust companies), and their respective roles and risksPractical examples of trust deeds, together with real-world case studies illustrating how trusts succeed-or fail-in practice

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKRBVLS4
• ISBN13: 9798246114391
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"