To allow users in one domain to access resources in another, Active Directory uses trusts.

Business speculators using trusts had just recently caused a stock market crash.

Using offshore trusts like this is entirely legal, it also frees up extra money, and that may be needed in future.

The other advantage comes from using sophisticated trusts that pass money on to heirs.

The order is intended to stop New Jersey officials from using blind trusts to shield assets that would otherwise be subject to conflict-of-interest scrutiny.

Complex business arrangements, most often in the finance and insurance sectors, sometimes use trusts among various other entities (e.g., corporations) in their structure.

The top two executives have used blind trusts to sell more than 10 million shares of stock in the last year.

No tax is actually due unless the total amount given exceeds the taxpayer's estate tax exemption, and using trusts can further cut the obligation.

President Clinton and past presidents have used blind trusts, as have some senators and House members.

Parents who are not comfortable giving their children complete control over the funds when they turn 18 can use trusts instead.