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Asset Protection Trusts and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT)

Garrett Spangler, JD, LLM

Bryn Mawr Capital Management

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April 24, 2024

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This week we discuss asset protection trusts and spousal lifetime access trusts (SLAT).

Garrett Spangler, JD, LLM

Bryn Mawr Capital Management

Garrett Spangler works with clients on planning areas such as asset allocation, cash management, lending, estate planning, income taxes, wealth preservation, and liability exposure. He joined the company in 2018.

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Asset Protection Trusts and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT)

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