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Advisers can no longer afford to be locked out of the debate about the benefits offered by trusts, as Phil Carroll demonstrates

During the past 18 months, the trusts market has seen some of the most significant developments of the past 20 years. With legislation constantly changing and a number of high-profile cases, the need to understand what trusts can offer has never been so important. Whether advising in the high-net-worth arena or in the core mortgage protection market, there is a place for trusts to add value to an IFA's business and clients. Despite the constant changes, it is important to remember that the fundamental benefits of their use have not changed. Holding a protection policy in an appropriate tr...

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