Trusts

Estate planning involves various tools and strategies to help manage and transfer wealth efficiently. One such tool is the Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT). What is a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust? A Grantor Retained Annuity Trust is an irrevocable trust that...

Setting up a charitable remainder trust (CRT) is a generous way to give back, but it requires careful handling to avoid common pitfalls that could complicate your intentions or undermine the trust’s effectiveness. There are crucial errors to avoid to ensure your CRT...

When planning for the future, considering a trust as part of your estate plan can be a wise choice for managing and protecting your assets. Trusts can seem complex, leaving many people with questions about their workings and suitability for their estate planning...

The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act allows individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-advantaged account for qualified disability expenses. Connecticut implemented the ABLE Act in 2016, providing residents with disabilities and their families the...

Planning can secure your family's financial stability for future generations. One way to accomplish this is by establishing a dynasty trust. This type of trust allows you to preserve and grow your assets while minimizing taxes and protecting your wealth from various...

Charitable remainder trusts are a way for you to donate to a charity while still providing income for yourself or your loved ones. As part of setting up this trust, you should determine which kind of charitable trust best suits your priorities. People can create a...

Planning for the future is a responsible step to take. One particular way to secure your assets for your loved ones is by creating a living trust. A living trust allows you to dictate how your assets will pass to your beneficiaries after your passing. If you want to...

A living trust is a legal arrangement that enables you to control the distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. This kind of trust helps ensure you are in charge of your assets. Set up a living trust A living trust lets you maintain...

The Pew Research Center reports that 41.5 million Americans have special needs. Many people worry about what will happen to loved ones with special needs after they pass away. Setting up a Special Needs Trust is a great option. Understanding the elements a Special...

The National Organization on Disability reports that almost 54 million people in America have special needs. Setting up a special needs trust is one way for families to provide for these disabled loved ones into the future. Based on the family’s situation, there are...