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Charitable Lead Trust (for Family)
If you are looking for a way to pass on some of your assets to your family while reducing or eliminating gift or estate taxes, a charitable lead trust is an excellent option.
Charitable Lead Trust
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What are the extensive benefits of a charitable lead trust?
Properly structured, a charitable lead trust can:- Provide a gift or estate tax charitable deduction;
- Pass inheritance on to family at a reduced or zero cost;
- Establish a vehicle from which you can make annual gifts to charity, if desired.
How exactly does a charitable lead trust work?
- You make a contribution of your property to fund a trust that pays the Dallas Arboretum Foundation income for a number of years.
- You receive a gift or estate tax deduction at the time of your gift.
- After a period of time, your family receives the trust assets plus any additional growth in value. At this time, all payments and obligations to benefit the Dallas Arboretum would stop unless other arrangements are made.
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If you have any questions about charitable lead trusts, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have and to provide you with an illustration demonstrating your specific tax benefits.