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How Family Trusts Shield Wealth From Divorce
Most family business stories focus on succession or autonomy. This episode flips the script to look at the quiet legal architecture that protects multi-generational wealth from divorce, bankruptcy, and external predators. We examine how the Johnson & Johnson family uses discretionary trusts and specific trust protector clauses to keep their stake intact even when individual members face personal financial crises. The discussion covers the difference between mandatory distribution trusts and discretionary ones, why liquidity is often the real enemy of legacy, and how modern estate planning has…
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