Glastonbury estate planning attorneys do far more than you might imagine to help you prepare for a secure future for yourself and for your loved ones. Many people assume that estate planning attorneys only help with the creation of a last will and testament, but this is not the case. An estate planning lawyer can help you to make … [Read More]
Basics of Estate Planning: Portability vs. Credit Shelter Trust
Portability can work well in some situations. But, there are many reasons setting up a credit shelter trust instead might be better in some situations. This article examines several reasons a credit shelter trust may result in a better outcome for the client. Read on to learn more. [Read More]
Who Should Manage An Inheritance For Your Special Needs Child?
A special needs planning lawyer can provide you with assistance if you have a child with disabilities and you want to ensure you can provide financially for that child even after you are gone. When your child is disabled, you may not be able to plan on leaving money directly to your son or daughter. … [Read More]
Five Reasons to Talk with a Hartford Inheritance Planning Lawyer
A Hartford inheritance planning lawyer at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can help you to make certain the inheritance that you provide to your loved ones is structured in the best possible way to provide for your family. We can work closely with you to identify the issues that could arise after your death and to take … [Read More]
Basics of Estate Planning: Portability
What is “portability” and how is it elected? This article discusses these topics and explains some shortcuts that can be taken when filing a return only for portability. [Read More]
Basics of Estate Planning: Powers of Appointment – Part 2
Trusts can be very flexible instruments. One of the ways to add flexibility is by using powers of appointment. This article will examine the different types of powers of appointment and how that can impact taxation. [Read More]
Tax Reform and the Estate Tax
There’s a Republican blueprint for tax reform. Learn the general provisions of the plan and the uncertainties in it. [Read More]
Basics of Estate Planning: Powers of Appointment – Part 1
Trusts can be very flexible. One of the ways to add flexibility is by using powers of appointment. This article will examine what a power of appointment is and how it may be used to add flexibility to a trust. An upcoming article will examine the tax consequences of powers of appointment. [Read More]
Basics of Estate Planning: IRAs
IRAs are complex assets to handle in an estate plan. There are tax issues during life and after death. Read this article to find out more. [Read More]
How Tax Reform Could Impact Various Families
Learn how the Republican blueprint for tax reform would impact different families from an estate planning perspective. [Read More]
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