FAQs (18)
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We focus on providing privacy and control over your family’s affairs through private trusts. By utilizing a private trust, your assets are shielded from public oversight, ensuring that your family is financially secure and protected from external claims or government interference.
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A statutory trust is subject to public regulations, meaning it is liable to legal claims, taxation, and public scrutiny. A private trust, on the other hand, is kept out of the public realm, giving you privacy and asset protection that statutory trusts simply cannot offer.
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While every case is unique, private trusts often offer the advantage of removing assets from your personal ownership, which can potentially reduce estate tax liability. Your assets remain protected for your family, without the burden of heavy taxation.
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Yes, private trusts are highly effective in avoiding conflicts over inheritance or estate distribution. The trust ensures that your wishes are followed, leaving little room for legal challenges or internal disputes.
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We’ll guide you through the process of transferring ownership of your family’s home into a private trust. This ensures that the property is protected and remains in your control, without being exposed to outside claims or liabilities.
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When you place your assets into a private trust, you technically no longer own them on paper. However, you retain full control over how they’re managed. This method significantly reduces your liability, shielding your assets from legal claims, creditors, and public scrutiny. It’s the true meaning of “own nothing, control everything.
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You can place almost any type of asset into a private trust, including real estate, investments, businesses, and even intellec- tual property. This provides maximum protection from liabilities and third-party interference.
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A revocable trust still keeps you within the public statutory realm and doesn’t offer the same level of protection or privacy. A private trust, on the other hand, places your assets outside of the public domain, allowing for greater control, less liability, and better asset protection.
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Private trusts are structured to minimize tax exposure. Since the assets are not in your personal name, they may not be subject to the same taxes, such as estate or inheritance taxes. It’s a smart way to shield your wealth from unnecessary financial erosion.
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Yes, EQT specializes in helping clients set up private banking trusts to better manage their wealth and avoid the pitfalls of traditional banking. A private banking trust allows you to secure your assets without relying on public financial institutions that expose your assets to taxation and oversight.
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We help clients resolve criminal and civil cases by using private remedies that don’t require public litigation. Our process focuses on discharging charges through acceptance and negotiation, ensuring that your legal challenges are settled, closed, and resolved without the usual court drama.
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While statutory attorneys are trained to argue in court under public law, our method avoids the argument entirely. We work with equitable principles that discharge liabilities and settle the matter, often without stepping foot in a courtroom. This process keeps you in honor and outside of public jurisdiction.
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Yes. Our process can be applied to both civil and criminal matters. We teach you how to approach the courtroom without stepping into controversy, avoiding the pitfalls that would otherwise give the court jurisdiction over you.
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If you’ve received a legal judgment or lien, you still hold a preferred position. EQT’s process helps discharge those liens and judgments by utilizing equitable remedies that private law allows, ensuring you are not stuck with the liability.
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Settling and closing an account means discharging any liabilities tied to your legal case. We guide you in making the right moves to resolve the case in a way that brings finality without further obligations to the court or other parties.
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If you value privacy, control, and protection of your family and assets, then EQT’s private approach is ideal. Whether you’re securing wealth, resolving legal challenges, or just looking for a way to step out of the public system, we provide the tools and knowledge for you to manage your affairs privately.
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No, you don’t need any prior knowledge. We walk you through everything, providing coaching, support, and guidance. We aim to educate you along the way so you understand the process and can confidently manage your private affairs.
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Our relationship doesn’t end once a trust is created or a case is resolved. We provide ongoing support to help you maintain your private status and navigate any new situations that may arise. Whether you’re expanding your trust or facing new legal challenges, we’re here to assist.