If you have significant assets and a high income, then the chances are that you’re wondering how best to transfer your assets when the time comes. This usually occurs through an estate plan, but there’s no cookie cutter approach to these plans. In fact, in order to...
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The benefits of payable on death accounts
Probate is a necessary legal process that ensures the effective and complete transfer of a decedent’s assets to beneficiaries. It can, however, be cumbersome and take time to complete. In order to avoid the delays and financial costs of probate, some Greenwich...
Protecting financial resources through a special needs trust
Many people in Connecticut will rely on public assistance benefits, such as Medicaid, to pay for their health care needs should they become disabled. However, to qualify for such benefits, a person must have few assets and a low income. To avoid impoverishing...
How can you distribute assets to your beneficiaries over time?
If you are setting up a trust, you will likely have concerns about how – and when – your beneficiaries will receive their inheritances. The value of your estate may be substantial, and you may want them to receive their shares of it over time, rather than as lump...
Legacy planning avoids financial pitfalls
Having a will may not guarantee that your wishes are carried out or that your heirs’ needs are assured. Estate planning should include asset transfer strategies, such as legacy planning, that helps future generations use your wealth wisely. Legacy planning Legacy...