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Many entrepreneurs in Connecticut envision a day when an heir will take over the business they build from scratch. Business owners who include a succession plan as part of the estate planning process should carefully consider a few points when planning to leave a...
Some Connecticut residents don't tell their heirs about their will before they pass away. As a result, their beneficiaries have no idea what to expect and might not know how to handle their sudden wealth. To prepare your beneficiaries for their inheritance, it's best...
The process of estate planning in Connecticut can be challenging. Hearing people's stories of how the government took a large portion of people's inheritance under the excuse of taxes can be scary to think about. You've created a nice nest egg for your family's future...
Connecticut is home to many high-net-worth individuals. Plenty of people commute into New York for finance jobs or work as insurance industry executives in cities like Hartford. Earning a good living removes many of life's challenges, but it also creates others. There...
Taxes help fund public goods, and most taxes come from individual income, corporate income, sales and payroll taxes. Although estate tax doesn't make up a substantial portion of Connecticut's tax revenues, every family wants to avoid estate taxes if possible. Give...
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made huge changes to the tax code, the doubling of the estate tax deduction has been one of the more attractive features for families who have made significant estate plans. However, if you live in Connecticut and are concerned about...
Every family experiences its share of disagreements. However, in some families, arguing is the status quo. While there are various methods of resolving conflicts when you’re around, things can get particularly contentious when you’re no longer there, and your loved...
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...
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...
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...