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Trusts are a crucial element to Estate Planning as they help provide more control over asset distribution after death. Among the various types available, a Testamentary Trust can be one of the best options for those thinking of their young children or grandchildren.
Testamentary trusts are discretionary trusts established in Wills, that allow the trustees of each trust to decide, from time to time, which of the nominated beneficiaries (if any) may receive the benefit of the distributions from that trust for any given period.
Testamentary Trusts and TaxesTrusts are taxed at a flat rate of 45% also the highest rate applicable to individuals. Special trusts are taxed at a sliding scale from 18% to 45%, the same as natural persons.
Currently, taxable income earned in a testamentary trust is subject to the same graduated tax rates as an individual taxpayer (this is subject to change after December 31, 2015).
The trust can also be used to reduce estate tax liabilities and ensure professional management of the assets. A disadvantage of a testamentary trust is that it does not avoid probatethe legal process of distributing assets through the court.
Well, because a testamentary trust allows the grantor some control over the assets during his or her lifetime. After the grantor passes away, the testamentary trust, which is considered an irrevocable trust, is created. Irrevocable trusts can sometimes protect assets against judgments and creditors.
The main benefits of testamentary trusts are their ability to protect assets and to reduce tax paid by beneficiaries from income earned from the inheritance.
Currently, taxable income earned in a testamentary trust is subject to the same graduated tax rates as an individual taxpayer (this is subject to change after December 31, 2015).
How does Testamentary Trust Taxation Work? Testamentary Trusts are taxed as a whole, though beneficiaries will not be forced to pay taxes on distributions from the Trust. Note that you could be responsible for the capital gains tax, depending on your state.
How does it save tax? A testamentary trust allows the person who controls it to split the income generated by the trust between family members. Importantly, children who receive income from a testamentary trust are taxed at adult tax rates, instead of penalty rates (up to 66%) which apply to other types of trusts.