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The Debate of Trust vs Foundation: Evaluating the Pros and Cons

BY Voon Keat Lai
12 Apr 2024
When it comes to managing wealth and succession planning, trusts have been the tool of choice for many generations. Now there is a new kid on the block – foundations. Both foundations and trusts are instrumental in wealth management, family office operations, and charitable activities. They can serve the same purpose, and deciding between using a foundation or a trust requires some understanding of their respective unique structures and operational mechanisms.