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Complimentary Report: What are the Drawbacks of Probate?

Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF.           [Read More]

Category: ProbateTag: drawbacks of probate, drawbacks of probate in connecticut, probate drawbacks, probate drawbacks in connecticut, probate process, probate process in connecticut

Consider QPRT in Light of Coming Changes

For 2014 the federal estate tax exemption is scheduled to be $5,340,000, which was an increase based on inflation from the exemption amount of $5,250,000 in 2013. As of this writing in 2012 the [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, TaxesTag: Estate Planning, Estate Tax, trusts

Introduction to Probate in Connecticut [Infographic]

When someone dies, there are certain financial and legal matters that must be settled through a process known as probate. Generally, probate involves the division of a person’s assets as well as the payment of any outstanding debts. Click here to view a larger image.Ā  [Read More]

Category: Probate

What is the Unlimited Marital Deduction?

What is the Unlimited Marital Deduction? from [Read More]

Category: Taxes, Estate PlanningTag: tax efficiency strategies, tax planning in connecticut, unlimited marital deduction, unlimited tax exclusion

What Is A Dynasty Trust?

The vast majority of people who are working do so because they are trying to earn a living. It is logical to try to make the most of the time that you spend on the job, and all responsible individuals would like to gain some financial security for the well-being of their family members. If … [Read More]

Category: Wills and Trusts, Taxes, Estate PlanningTag: trusts, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Is Your Pet Included in Your Estate Plan?

There is no denying the fact that people love their pets, and why not? Our dogs and cats are a great source of joy, providing entertainment, companionship, and a particular brand of love. A lot of people do not think about their pets when they are engaged in the estate planning process. They assume that … [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, Pet TrustTag: Estate Planning, pet trust

Discuss Probate With Executor

You must be aware of the process of [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, ProbateTag: Probate, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Simplified Probate Possible for Smaller Estates

There are a number of different reasons why experts advise people to think twice before they try to use DIY downloads to create estate planning documents like [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, ProbateTag: Probate, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Probate & Trust Administration

To learn more, please download our free report on what are the drawbacks of probate here.   [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, ProbateTag: Probate, Estate Planning, Trust Administration

DNA Testing Ordered in Hemsley Case

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