Module length: 2 hrs

Videos: 5

Step 3: Where are you on the risk spectrum?

Introduces and fully explains family trusts with a complete example of share investment in a trust:

  • What are the pros and cons of family trusts (FTs)?
  • What are the different roles:  Trustee, beneficiary, appointor, settlor?
  • Taxation of family trusts.
  • How is a FT created and how much does it cost?
  • Are trusts complex or costly (no), what do you need to do over time?
  • What is a corporate beneficiary and how does that help?
  • What is the role of children and retirement in FT considerations?
  • Deep value and deep growth investments.
  • Structuring & tax:  Deeper discussion of trusts Part 2.

Step 3:  How much risk are you taking?  Understanding your current asset allocation and borrowing.