New Delhi, April 22 -- India's startup founders are getting serious about estate and trust planning - and for good reason.

With rapid wealth creation, global exposure and maturing business outlooks, founders are no longer just building companies-they're thinking legacy. Trusts and estate structures are gaining traction as tools for smart succession planning, asset protection, and futureproofing against tax and legal uncertainties.

New-age entrepreneurs who want more control, clarity and continuity in how their wealth lives on are adopting what used to be a playbook for old-money families.

Founders are now thinking beyond just growth. They're asking: How do I preserve this? How do I pass it on smoothly? It's about protecting what they'v...