The Delaware Statutory Trust and Deferred Sales Trust are entirely different. The Delaware Statutory Trust, is a form of passive ownership in real estate. The other, the Deferred Sales Trust, is a legal and tax strategy offered by Reef Point and designed to allow owners of appreciated assets (including real estate, a business, or other assets that have increased in value), to sell those assets and defer payment of capital gains.
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The Tale of Two DSTs – Delaware Statutory Trust vs Deferred Sales Trust
Many people who own or would like to own investment real estate may be familiar with the abbreviation “DST.” It is entirely possible that they could be exposed to two differently described DSTs and wonder if they are one and the same, or is one possibly a variation of the other.
Is My Living Trust Obsolete?
A revocable living trust is a valuable tool to protect and preserve your assets both for you, your children and future generations. A living trust can help you avoid the unnecessary costs and delays associated with Probate and can help you minimize or avoid estate and inheritance taxes.
Deferring Capital Gains – Opportunity Zone Investing v. The Deferred Sales Trust ™
For years the 1031 exchange (like-kind exchange) has been one of the most tax efficient investment vehicles available to real estate investors. However, two lesser-known vehicles are giving the 1031 exchange a run for its money. One is the Opportunity Zone and the other is the Deferred Sales Trust.
Estate Planning 101: An Introduction
It’s important for you to understand what the word “estate” means so that you do not underestimate the broad scope of the term. The “estate” consists of all the property a person owns or controls. Examples of the more well-known items include personal property, real estate, bank accounts, insurance policies, business interests, certain trust accounts and debts, just to name a few.