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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Special Needs Planning 101: 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Loved One’s Future

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Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Passing Retirement Benefits to a Child With Special Needs

Under the SECURE Act, disabled beneficiaries can stretch out inherited retirement account distributions beyond 10 years, provided their life expectancy is longer than the default 10-year rule. Generally, an Applicable...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

How to Prepare for the $84 Trillion Inheritance Boom

The United States is on the brink of the largest transition of wealth in its history, known as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” By 2045, an estimated $84 trillion in assets will be transferred from baby-boomers to their heirs. In...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

A Comparison of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Decanting Isn’t Just for Wine Anymore – The Connecticut Uniform Trust Decanting Act

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Not all trusts age like fine wine. Family situations change, tax laws are updated, and an irrevocable trust created years ago may no longer be ideal for today’s circumstances. ...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Is It Possible to Put a Retirement Plan in a Special Needs Trust?

Retirement plans often make up a significant portion of the assets of parents of children with special needs, or of individuals who have become disabled as adults. In such cases, the question arises as to whether the...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

If Your Estate Plan Includes IRAs, a New Law Means It Is Time to Reevaluate

Both workers and retirees may need to rethink some of their estate planning in light of the newest spending bill. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, part of the massive bill, makes major...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Understanding the Differences Between a Living Trust and an Irrevocable Trust

You may be thinking about setting up a trust to protect your assets, save on estate taxes, or perhaps set aside money for a special needs family member. Before you commit to a plan, make sure you understand the differences...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Kiddie Tax Changes May Increase Burden for Families with SNTs

Major changes to the “kiddie tax” could significantly increase the tax liability of assets placed in special needs trusts if the trust’s beneficiary is a minor and the income the trust earns is high enough. Congress...more

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Family Matters: Does Everyone Really Need a Will?

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Just before her 80th birthday, Ernest (“Big Daddy”) Bux’s octogenarian Auntie Delusional (Auntie Del) died without a will or any other estate plan in place to give guidance to her husband (Uncle Tom) and their two adult...more

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