A solid estate plan can help Connecticut residents distribute their assets efficiently after they pass away. You may want to include a living trust in your estate plan, which can make distributing assets after you die even quicker. Ensure that your property gets...
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How an irrevocable life insurance trust works
Many people in Connecticut think wills are the only way to handle assets. However, trusts are another option to manage assets and ensure they get transferred to recipients. A common type of trust is an irrevocable life insurance trust. Overview of trusts Trusts are...
When to use a living trust in Connecticut
"How do I know I need a living trust instead of a simple will or other related documents when estate planning in Connecticut?" If you have been wondering the same, you are not alone. Here are some factors and situations you need to consider when deciding if a...
The advantages of your charitable remainder annuity trust
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...
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...
Intentionally defective grantor trusts in Connecticut
Intentionally defective grantor trusts have become a popular estate planning tool in Connecticut. They allow you to transfer assets to your children or other beneficiaries while minimizing the amount of gift and estate taxes that will be due. If you are looking to...
Special needs and ABLE trusts
Families in Connecticut with disabled members who are not able to work have options to help provide financial support for those members. Two key tools are the special needs trust and the ABLE trust, which differ in important ways. Special needs trust vs. ABLE trust...
How to use spousal lifetime access trusts to your benefit
Heirs in Connecticut paying estate taxes after a couple or individual has passed away is generally a concern that mainly affects the highest tier of the extremely wealthy. However, upcoming legislation may cause these taxes to apply to more people - which will, in...
Houses in Living Trusts
For many people in Connecticut, the house is among the most important assets to consider when it comes to estate planning. Deciding on the best way to manage the house can be complicated, but placing it in a living trust is one of the most common options. Living...
