People who make regular donations to nonprofit organizations often set up of charitable remainder annuity trusts (CRATs). As the donor, you receive funds for yourself, your beneficiaries and your favorite charities. In Connecticut, donors may start benefitting once...
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Tax reduction strategies for individuals
The IRS allows many ways for individuals to reduce their income taxes. This allows you to better prepare yourself for the future while allowing more of your income to go where you want it to. Whether you live in Connecticut or another state, you can take advantage of...
What is a special needs trust in Connecticut?
Connecticut families with a special needs relative have a lot to consider when estate planning. One of the most pressing questions that families face is how their special needs child or younger relative be taken care of after their death. A popular option for ensuring...
The importance of choosing the right trust
The creation of a trust may make it easier to ensure that your Connecticut estate planning wishes are carried out after you die. It may also make it easier to ensure that your affairs are properly managed during your lifetime. However, this exact purpose that such a...
Creating a plan for your wealth
Wealth is a central factor behind estate planning. Deciding on how to value your estate in Connecticut calls for some strategy on your part. However, an estate shouldn't just be planned out for when you die. Your estate can generate more profits, reduce your taxes and...
These reduce taxes on your retirement savings
The act of saving is enough to avoid taxes on the income you expect to have in retirement. Retirement accounts are themselves at the forefront of tax reduction strategies. If you lack a retirement fund, then now is not too late to get one. The state of Connecticut...
Advanced estate planning techniques
Estate planning can be complicated, but it may improve your quality of life and help ensure financial freedom and peace of mind for your benefactors. If you're a Connecticut resident, here are some ways that advanced estate planning can benefit you and your family....
Does a dynasty trust help you avoid paying taxes?
Residents of Connecticut who want to help their families avoid having to pay taxes on their estate may want to consider setting up a dynasty trust. While dynasty trusts may not be the best solution for everyone, it may help to think about what will happen to your...
The benefits of an irrevocable life insurance trust
An irrevocable life insurance trust can be a great estate planning tool for Connecticut residents. Often referred to as an ILIT, these instruments act as both the owner and beneficiary of large life insurance policies. Using an ILIT can help high net-worth individuals...
How do tax reduction strategies work?
Connecticut residents may find the federal tax code often encourages legal reduction steps. Deductions find their way into the code thanks to laws passed by Congress. Anyone eligible to take deductions or credits could cut down on what they owe, and some might receive...