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3 Reasons to Use a Living Trust to Distribute Your Estate

September 17, 2019 by Barry D. Horowitz, Estate Planning Attorney

Westport estate planning attorneys

Like most people, you probably relied on a Last Will and Testament to take care of distributing your estate assets in your original estate plan. If your estate and/or your family has grown since you created that initial plan, it may be time to consider another option for distributing your estate assets. The Westport estate planning attorneys at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. offer three reasons to use a living trust instead of a Will to distribute the majority of your estate … [Read more...]

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Living Trust?

July 2, 2019 by Barry D. Horowitz, Estate Planning Attorney

Hartford living trust attorneys

Like many people, you may have considered including a living trust in your overall estate plan. In fact, a living trust is one of the most common of all estate planning tools, due in large part to the numerous goals that can be furthered using a living trust. Although you should always consult with an experienced estate planning attorney before deciding which tools and strategies to incorporate into your plan, the Hartford living trust attorneys at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. … [Read more...]

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Where Can You Find Out About Living Trust Benefits?

July 28, 2016 by Jeffrey A. Nirenstein

living trust benefits

There are many living trust benefits, and you should do research in order to determine whether creating a living trust is right for you or not. When you consider whether to create a living trust, it is important to do your research from reliable sources so you get correct information. Living trusts also have some limitations, and there are certain requirements you must follow in order to make a living trust. As a result, you don't want to make errors based on incorrect info you … [Read more...]

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Three Objectives a Living Trust Won’t Accomplish in Connecticut

February 22, 2016 by Barry D. Horowitz, Estate Planning Attorney

Three Objectives a Living Trust Won't Accomplish in Connecticut from Barry D Horowitz There are people who are very concerned about possible legal actions. Assets in a living trust could be attached by litigants, but there are irrevocable trusts that are used for asset protection purposes. Learn more about three objectives a living trust won't accomplish in Connecticut in this presentation.   … [Read more...]

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