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Trust documents enhance estate planning and the effective transfer of assets to heirs. A trust created while an individual is still alive is an inter vivos trust, while one established upon the death of the individual is a testamentary trust.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.