A trust may be taxed as either a grantor trust or a nongrantor trust. Each type of trust has advantages and disadvantages. This article by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, examines a grantor trust and situations in which it might be useful.
Grantor Trusts Provide Flexibility and Ease
Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.
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