News & Analysis as of September 2, 2025

Probate

+ Follow

Estate taxes, also known as inheritance or death taxes, are taxes on an individual's right to transfer property at death.

When to Use an Irrevocable Trust in Your Estate Plan

Allen Barron, Inc. on 8/22/2025

What is an irrevocable trust? It is important to know when to use an irrevocable trust as part of your estate plan. What is the difference between an irrevocable trust and a revocable trust?...more

5 Considerations for Personal Estate Planning in 2025

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL on 1/9/2025

Each new year offers a chance to step back, recalibrate, and plan for the year ahead. Individuals and businesses alike should take the time to ask and answer some simple questions to ensure their estate and business...more

Estate Planning for Business Owners

Allen Barron, Inc. on 4/30/2024

What are some of the fundamental issues when estate planning for business owners? Why should every business owner have an estate plan? What are some of the primary issues to address in an effective estate plan for those who...more

Tune-Up Your Estate Plan in Light of Changing Conditions

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/14/2019

If you haven’t looked at your Will or estate plan lately, now is a good time to do so. Much has changed over the last decade, and more change may be on the horizon. See if your estate plan is still appropriate in light of the...more

"New Connecticut Laws Limit Transfer Taxes for Some Decedents, Increase Probate Fees for Most Estates"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/26/2016

Connecticut has implemented changes to its transfer tax and probate laws that affect nearly every decedent leaving even a modest estate via will or nonprobate transfer (such as a revocable trust). A new $20 million cap for...more

5 Results

View per page