The biggest function of a family trust is to achieve asset isolation.
In layman's terms, after you set up this family trust now, no matter whether you go bankrupt, divorce, or die unexpectedly in the future, the trust can still operate as usual, and the beneficiaries can continue to benefit according to your original wishes when it was established.
Therefore, many wealthy people do this before getting married to prevent their assets from being divided by their partners after divorce in the future.
Or if you do this before you are about to go bankrupt, you can ensure that your family's life is worry-free even if you are later called upon for debt.
The reason why Chen Feng set up a family fund before was simply to ensure the safety of his own assets, so that even if he died unexpectedly, he could ensure the lives of his family and future generations and provide them with sufficient financial security.
But apparently he had confused the concepts of family funds and family trusts before.
Family funds have a much higher degree of freedom than family trusts. The fund can be suspended or the money in it withdrawn at any time, but the same cannot be said for family trusts.
If Chen Feng entrusts the money, it will be completely managed by the trust institution, and it will be difficult for him to get it back.
Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, but according to Chen Feng's situation, family trust is definitely more suitable for him.
But in order to achieve the purpose of establishing a trust, the trustee, that is, the trust institution, must be reliable.
Otherwise, if the trust institution explodes, the trustor's losses will be huge.
Of course, if the trust rules are designed before establishing the trust, the possibility of a thunderstorm is still very small and the risk will not be very great.
This requires the help of experienced lawyers in this area.
Frank claimed to be a senior lawyer in this field. He recommended several trust institutions to Chen Feng, saying that they all cooperated with their law firms and had good reputations.
Chen Feng asked for information on these trust institutions and said he would go back and think about it carefully before making a decision.
After leaving the law firm, Brina left with him.
In the car, Brina asked: "Are you going to entrust my father to set up a family trust?"
Chen Feng asked: "What do you think?"
Brina said without much hesitation: "I don't want you to leave this case to my father."
"Oh, why?" Chen Feng asked in surprise.
"Because I don't know if my father can handle this matter well and satisfy you? I don't want you to have full trust in him because of my relationship. I can't guarantee that he is worthy of your entrustment of such a big thing.
I don’t want him to affect the relationship between the two of us.”
Brina's concerns are normal.
After all, this involves 15 million US dollars, and it is also a trust. It is related to him and his family, and the vital interests of the family for decades to come. The stakes are very important.
Brina's statement satisfied him very much, which showed that at least she was not 100% on her father's side.
Chen Feng said with a smile: "If your father knew what you said, he would definitely be very sad. As a daughter, you don't believe in his character and professional ethics."
Brina defended: "It's not that I don't believe in his professional ethics and character, but I'm afraid that if he doesn't handle this matter well. I know that this family trust is too important to you and your family, and I can't make any mistakes."
Wrong."
Chen Feng said with a smile: "Your dad gave me a very good first impression. Even if we met for the first time, I still trust him. At least he is very professional, right? In America, I only know him as a lawyer now."
.In addition, it is your father, so it is natural for me to trust him. However, your concerns are right. Therefore, in addition to asking your father to be my lawyer, I plan to hire another lawyer as an assistant.
, let the two of them help me design this family trust, and entrust them to handle my matter well."
"Two lawyers." Brina thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible. But, where can you find a second reliable lawyer?"
Chen Feng smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. I'll ask a friend in Houston to help. She's a police officer and she must know a lot of lawyers."
Of course Chen Feng was talking about Lucy. With her help in recommending a reliable lawyer, it shouldn't be difficult.
"She? Is she also from America?" Brina asked curiously.
Chen Feng didn't hide anything. He nodded and said, "Yes, she is a local from Houston and comes from a police family. It shouldn't be difficult to find a lawyer for me."
"Oh, policewoman, are you pretty?" Brina's tone was inevitably a bit sour. Even if Chen Feng was not her boyfriend, she had no intention of being serious with Chen Feng from the beginning.
But now that he knows that Chen Feng has met another Merika woman, he still feels a little sour in his heart.
Of course Chen Feng heard the change in her tone, and said with a smile: "She looks pretty good, and her facial features are okay. It's just that her body is too strong, and her muscles are all lumpy, which is not my cup of tea. So, don't think too much about it."
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Brianna covered it up and said: "I didn't think much about it, I was just curious."
Chen Feng did not argue with her, changed the subject and asked: "Will you go back to the hotel with me?"
Brina shook her head slightly and said, "I still have some things to do today, so I won't accompany you to the hotel first. I will go to the hotel to accompany you later, maybe in the evening."
"Okay, if you have something to do, just go and do it first." Chen Feng said nonchalantly.
"If you need anything, just contact me. I'll try my best to come over as soon as possible to accompany you."
"That's not necessary. You can do your own thing."
It was okay for Chen Feng to be alone in the hotel. He could just pass the time by checking his cell phone. But his attitude made Brina feel a little disappointed.
She stopped talking. Seeing this, Chen Feng took out his cell phone and called Lucy directly.
"Chen, why did you call me suddenly? What's the matter?"
After receiving a call from Chen Feng, Lucy asked directly after answering the call. She knew very well that Chen Feng could not call her for no reason.
"I want to set up a family trust and need a professional lawyer in this field. Do you know anyone who is more reliable?"
Chen Feng also directly stated the purpose of his call.
"I know a lot of lawyers, but I really don't know if they are good at what you are talking about. How did you come up with the idea of setting up a family trust? Are you planning to get married?"
"Of course not, I'm just in case, what if I go bankrupt in the future, or suddenly burp, don't you think? Life is full of variables, just like the last time we bought a treadmill, who would have thought that
Got shot at."
Chen Feng casually said that he had been shot. When Brina, who was driving, heard this, she couldn't help but exclaimed: "God, have you been shot? When did it happen? Why didn't you tell me about it?"
Of course Lucy on the other end of the phone also heard it. She couldn't help curling her lips and asked on the phone: "Chen, is this Brynna?"
"Yes, she is Brina." Chen Feng said to Lucy first, then turned to Brina who was driving and said, "The shooting was an accident. I was unhurt."
Brina glanced at him and said: "Then you are very lucky. God bless you."
Chen Feng then continued to say to Lucy: "Then please help me inquire. I need a lawyer who is familiar with how to set up a family trust. He should be more professional and reputable, and the price is negotiable. In addition, I need to tell you in advance that I am in Los Angeles.
Bian has already hired a lawyer. Then two lawyers will help me handle the matter of establishing a family trust."
"Okay, I understand. I will inquire for you later and give you an answer as soon as possible." Lucy agreed readily.
"Well, let's just say that I won't disturb your work."
"Well, I am indeed working. Let's talk later."
Soon the two ended the call.
Brina said: "I'm very curious about this woman. What's her name? I'll get to know her someday if I have a chance."
Chen Feng and I said casually: "Her name is Lucy. She has a very good temper and a sense of justice. She should be a good policeman."
"Oh, really?" Brina expressed a hint of doubt at first, and then added, "But if you take a fancy to her, she should be a good person."
Chen Feng smiled and said no more.
Not long after, they arrived at the hotel where they were staying. Chen Feng got out of the car in front of the hotel and waved goodbye to Brina.
Chen Feng returned to the hotel room and entertained himself by browsing on his mobile phone. He didn't feel bored at all.
Brina drove for more than half an hour to the detention center and met her ex-boyfriend Chen Yuanyu, who was under criminal detention.
He just came out of the hospital two days ago. He was shot in the leg and spent more than half a month recovering in the hospital. But yesterday he "committed a crime" and was arrested on the spot by the police and sent to a detention center.
The case he committed this time can be said to be simple or complex.
To put it simply, he was involved in two crimes: rape and possession of contraband.
To put it more complicated, Chen Yuanyu believed that he was innocent, but in fact on the day of the incident, he not only possessed and smoked contraband, but also raped a black girl under the age of 18 and injured her.
After the girl was violated, she took the opportunity to hide in the bathroom and called the police. The police arrived quickly, broke in, and caught Chen Yuanyu on the spot. All the stolen goods were seized.
Chen Yuanyu knew the law, and he knew that he was in big trouble this time. After all, he had a criminal record in Longguo, and he was also a prostitute.
Therefore, he immediately thought of his ex-girlfriend Briana's father, lawyer Frank, and her uncle who was a police chief.
He had a close relationship with Brina, and he knew her family very well.
If he could seek help from Brina and her family, he might be able to escape guilt, or at least receive a lighter sentence.
Otherwise, according to his current crime, he will not be able to escape in ten or eight years.
Yesterday, after he was taken to the detention center, he immediately called Brina.
Originally, he could have asked his friend Mary (Zhenia) for help, but this was disgraceful after all. In addition, after he was discharged from the hospital, Mary said she wanted to go to the Gentlemen's Country for something, and then she cut off contact with him.
Now he can only ask Brina for help.
Fortunately, Brina's mobile phone number has not changed. Yesterday, he cried bitterly to Brina on the phone for a while, expressed his repentance and apology to her, and then begged her to come to the detention center today.
When he thought about it, Brina was indeed a very soft-hearted woman. If he could continue to coax her, he might be able to get her forgiveness.
Then, of course, Brina helped him out.
"Lina, it's really great to see you again. I...I thought I would never see you again in this life."
As soon as the two sat down face to face, Chen Yuanyu started his performance, and the tears came at every turn.
Brynna, on the other hand, looked at him expressionlessly, without any fluctuation in her expression.
When Chen Yuanyu saw that something was wrong, he immediately kept up his efforts and began to cry bitterly: "Lina, thank you very much for coming to see me. I am really ashamed. If possible, I want to use the rest of my life to compensate you. Please give me
I give you a chance to atone for my sins."
But unfortunately, Brina still watched his performance with a blank expression.
This made Chen Yuanyu very angry. Her eyes and expression made him feel like a clown.
"Lina, I have no choice but to contact you this time. You know, I don't have any friends here. The only one I have a close relationship with is you. Apart from you, I can't think of another person who can help me.
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"Stop!" Brina finally interrupted his one-man show, "Your performance ends here. I want to tell you, the reason why I came to see you is because I want to test my heart, right?
Still full of hatred for you? Am I still unable to let go of the past? Now I know."
After saying these words, Brina stood up and turned around to leave.
After Chen Yuanyu was stunned for a moment, he quickly stood up from his position and shouted to Brina: "Wait a minute, Lina, I have something else to say to you."
Brina left without looking back. Chen Yuanyu was a little excited and wanted to get up and chase after her, but the two guards next to him came up and grabbed his arms tightly, making him unable to move.
Chen Yuanyu could only watch with pain and despair as Brina's back disappeared from the door.
Without Brina's help, even if he spent money to hire a reliable lawyer, it would be difficult to overturn the case.
After walking out of the detention center, Brina let out a breath, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
What she told Chen Yuanyu just now was the truth. The reason why he came to the detention center to see him this time was because he wanted to feel whether she had really let go of the unbearable past between him and herself.
Facts have proved that she really gave up.
That past event has been tormenting her like a nightmare for more than a year.
Now she is fine, she has finally let go.
If nothing unexpected happens, Chen Yuanyu, a scumbag, will also receive the punishment he deserves.
And I have to say that Zhenya handled this matter beautifully, and her thoughts suddenly became clear, and all her hatred for Chen Yuanyu was put aside.
Sometimes revenge can be really satisfying.
To put it simply, Chen Yuanyu was imprisoned this time because of Zheniya’s fault. Including the last time he was shot in the thigh by a gangster when he first came to Los Angeles, it was Zheniya who hired someone to do it.
The same is true for the female "victim" this time. She is familiar with Zhenya. She is actually a more playful girl. She also knows about Brina's tragic experience, and Zhenya gave her enough reward.
, so we made this game very cooperatively.
She just saw Chen Yuanyu in despair and crying. Although Brina was disgusted, she still felt very happy.
He didn't think it was too harsh to do this to Chen Yuanyu. Thinking of her child who died before he was born, it would not be too much to kill him, let alone just let him sit in prison for ten or eight years.