Estate Planning - Central Trust Company

Estate Planning for Landowners

August 25, 2022
Estate Planning, Videos

When a family owns land, it can mean many things to different members of the family. Working with a team of professionals to plan for your estate is an important decision to reach the desired outcome for your legacy property.

Woman and Their Role as Financial Decision Makers

June 14, 2022
Estate Planning, Financial Planning Library, Videos

Women are a large part of the workforce. They are often times directly involved in their households’ investment and financial decisions.

Probate Avoidance and the Revocable Living Trust

April 28, 2022
Estate Planning

Probate can be public, time consuming, and expensive. But, it can also be easily avoided when the proper steps are taken.

Tax and Estate Strategies: What is a GRAT and Do You Need One?

March 23, 2022
Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Videos

While Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT) can seem complex to some, they can really be simple when broken down. Because GRATs have the potential to provide significant tax benefits when interest rates are low, today’s interest rate environment may provide a good opportunity.

What If Something Happens To You Tomorrow?

March 15, 2022
Estate Planning

Incapacity can befall anyone at any time. The best way to protect your family and assets in the event that disability strikes is to take the necessary steps when there is no doubt that you are fully capable of acting on your own behalf.

The SECURE Act & Your Estate Plan

July 1, 2021
Estate Planning

The rules regarding withdrawals from inherited IRAs dramatically changed for IRA beneficiaries with the SECURE Act, passed just before 2020.

Can a Trust Protect Your Child’s Inheritance?

May 5, 2021
Estate Planning, Videos

A common estate plan might provide that upon your death, your assets will be distributed to your children. While that has the benefit of being simple, there can be risks.

Estate Planning Report – May/June 2021

April 28, 2021
Estate Planning

Our May/June 2021 Estate Planning Report is now available! Included is the feature article "DAF Notes". Also featured are Cases & Rulings and Washington Talk, a discussion of hot topics in the nation's capital.

Do Your Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan?

Is it Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?

April 15, 2021
Estate Planning

When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If you haven’t reviewed your plan since the day you originally signed documents at your attorney’s office, you’re not alone.

Estate Planning for Digital Assets

April 2, 2021
Estate Planning

In today’s digital world, almost everyone has online accounts. Have you thought about what will happen to these assets when you're gone?