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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...

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Your successful wealth transfer

Transferring your assets to their rightful beneficiaries isn't always as simple as writing a will. A successful transfer of wealth often calls for a strategy that takes time and research. Having an understanding of common asset transfer strategies in Connecticut will...

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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...

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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...

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What is a bypass trust?

In Connecticut, a bypass trust is a tool for avoiding some of the estate tax that would otherwise be due over the course of the deaths of a couple who leave assets for their children. It involves creating two trusts and transferring assets from one to the other at key...

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Who an ILIT is right for

The more diverse your estate plan is, the more secure you can be in protecting your money. Your property in Connecticut, however, is subject to taxation. Even when you're ready to retire, the withdrawals that you make get reduced because of taxes. The same happens if...

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