News & Insights
Major Changes in CT Trust Law Offer Expanded Protections, Possible Windfall for State
July 5, 2019Sweeping changes to Connecticut’s trust laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2020, bringing the state into alignment with several others and potentially creating a windfall of millions of dollars for Connecticut’s coffers.
Fairfield Couny Business Journal - Daily Voice Plus Section
How Much Will the Mansion Tax in Connecticut Increase Fees on Sales?
July 3, 2019The law, which has existed for some time, has increased rates on the most expensive homes. Kathleen M. Merrigan, a Residential Real Estate Principal in the Greenwich office, was quoted in an article by V.L. Hendrickson published in Mansion Global on July 4, 2019.
Connecticut Adopts Omnibus Trust Code
June 26, 2019Kelley Galica Peck, a Principal in the West Hartford office, wrote an article for Steve Leimberg’s Estate Planning Newsletter entitled “Connecticut Adopts Omnibus Trust Code.”
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trust on Question of State Income Taxation
June 20, 2019On June 21, 2019, the United States Supreme Court, by a unanimous decision, held that the State of North Carolina could not impose a state level income tax on a trust based solely on the residence of the beneficiary of the trust.
Fractional Gifts of Art
Reducing Capital Gains Taxes with Charitable Remainder Trusts
Conrad Teitell, Laura Weintraub Beck and Sarah A. Ricciardi wrote an article for Trusts and Estate Magazine entitled "Fractional Gifts of Art" which was published in the June 2019 Issue.
Trusts & Estates Magazine
Connecticut Real Estate Sales in Excess of $2.5 Million Will Face Additional “Mansion Tax” under New Law
June 9, 2019The recently approved Connecticut 2020/2021 state budget includes an increase in the rate of tax charged on real estate sales in excess of $2.5 million, which is being referred to as the “mansion tax.” This new rate structure will be effective on July 1, 2020.
Connecticut Enacts Historic and Sweeping Trust Legislation
June 4, 2019The Connecticut legislature, on June 5, 2019, enacted HB 7104, an Act Concerning the Connecticut Uniform Trust Code. This massive bill, over 90 pages in length, adopts four major categories of revisions to trust law that will greatly enhance the administration of trusts and planning opportunities for clients in Connecticut.
Connecticut Enacts Historic and Sweeping Trust Legislation
June 4, 2019The Connecticut legislature, on June 5, 2019, enacted HB 7104, an Act Concerning the Connecticut Uniform Trust Code. This massive bill, over 90 pages in length, adopts four major categories of revisions to trust law: Dynasty Trusts, Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, Directed Trusts and Statutory Trust Rules. Kelley Galica Peck, a partner in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group who is based in the Firm’s West Hartford office, was instrumental in the drafting and proofing of The Act.
Administering Your Revocable Trust
A Private Clients Group White Paper
This Memorandum is intended as a general guide for you to use in administering your Revocable Trust (also known as a “Living Trust”) and deciding whether you wish to transfer assets to (or “fund”) your Revocable Trust during your lifetime. This Memorandum also provides guidance for making the title transfers that are necessary if you do wish to fund your Trust during your life.
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
A Private Clients Group White Paper
Many people are attracted to life insurance by the promise of security a life insurance policy can provide. Advertisements for life insurance policies frequently point out that life insurance proceeds can help the survivors of the insured accomplish a number of objectives, including paying off a mortgage, providing the funds required for the complete education of children and providing family members with an additional source of income.
Greenwich Magazine - Family Matters
From Her Career to Her Philanthropic Endeavors, Laura Beck is Breaking Down Walls
May 2019 IssueRather than avoid an uncomfortable subject, Laura Weintraub Beck, Chairman of the Private Clients Group at the Cummings & Lockwood law firm, uses her legal expertise to help clients navigate the complexities of life and death in a financially savvy and meaningful way.
Greenwich Magazine
Cool Charitable Contribution Strategies in the New Tax Climate
May 22, 2019Conrad Teitell, a Principal in the Stamford office of Cummings & Lockwood spoke at the 38th Annual Attorney/Trust Officer Liaison Conference which was held Thursday, August 22 - Saturday, August 24, 2019 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.