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How to Review Your Estate Plan at the End of the Year
The end of the year is a practical time to check whether anything has changed since you last reviewed your plan. An estate plan reflects your assets, the people and causes important to you, and your wishes at the time it was signed.
The grantor trust rules came about after high earners tried to lower their income tax consequence by scattering their income to various trusts over which they maintained control. By spreading their income out, the earners were subject to the lower tax brackets.
My son has developmental disabilities and, as a result, is unable to make enough money to support himself. He only has a savings account with $25,000 in it; is there any government assistance available for him to receive some income?
As an Elder Law attorney, many clients consult with me with regard to trust planning to protect assets from the cost of long term care. However, many clients do not realize trusts can also be used to protect assets for your children.
