Trusts are structured with liability in mind, to keep the beneficiaries removed from the assets involved. Most Trusts are set up with personal property assets like land, or homes or vehicles, and their liabilities are somewhat limited. But some trusts hold assets like fully operating businesses, LLCs and corporations. So if a business held by a Trust ‘goes bad’, can the beneficiaries of that Trust become personally liable for any portion of the debt generated by any operational business assets within a Trust — especially if that debt exceeds the value of the assets in the trust?
Can Two Corporations Take Title to Real Estate Using a Warranty Deed with Survivorship?
No. Certainly two corporations can jointly own a piece of real estate, and a Quitclaim Deed can be created to reflect joint tenancy once a real estate purchase agreement is formalized. But most states reserve ‘survivorship rights’ for individuals, especially since corporate entities cannot die.