How a Trust and Planning Early Can Save You Hundreds of Thousands in Tax.
3m | Nov 7, 2025In this episode, Jason breaks down one of the most powerful – and misunderstood – tools in advanced wealth planning: the discretionary family trust.
You’ll learn the four key reasons why families and business owners set up a trust:
- Protecting assets from creditors
- Income splitting with beneficiaries
- Streamlining corporate structures and cash flow
- Multiplying the capital gains exemption to save hundreds of thousands in tax
Jason also shares a real-life story of a business owner who missed out on nearly $900,000 in potential tax savings by waiting too long to plan. It’s a tough lesson and a powerful reminder: the best time to set up your structure is before you need it.
Whether you’re a business owner, incorporated professional, or planning your family’s legacy, this episode will help you understand how proactive planning can protect your life’s work — and keep more of it in your hands.
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