Dennis C. Carroll, Esq.Sep 26, 20232 minRetirement PlanningShould I put my retirement account into a trust?A trust can't own an individual retirement account (IRA) since a trust is not an individual. If you absolutely wanted to put the assets...
Dennis C. Carroll, Esq.Sep 19, 20232 minEstate PlanningDoes putting my house in a trust save on taxes?If you're using a revocable living trust, meaning you can change the trust and you keep possession of house that's inside the trust, then...
Dennis C. Carroll, Esq.Jul 20, 20231 minEstate PlanningCan I have a hand-written will like Aretha Franklin?Yes, as long as it is in writing and signed by the person making the will and signed by two witnesses, Connecticut law will recognize the...
Dennis C. Carroll, Esq.Jun 12, 20232 minEstate PlanningAre there benefits to gifting your home before you die?If you own your home on the day of your death, or your life tenancy ends, then before the home can be sold to a third party, your estate...