GRATS, CRATS, CRUTS - The Alphabet Soup of Estate Planning

Dive into the world of acronym trusts and their role in advanced estate planning. This session provides an overview of Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRATs), Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUTs) and other acronym trusts, highlighting their unique features and strategic applications. Additionally, explore the reciprocal trust doctrine, its implications in estate planning, and how to structure trusts to avoid triggering unintended tax consequences. Originally presented as part of Estate Planning Short Course 2025.

Credits: 1 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR

SKU: P9004-25R-08A

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Expires 05/01/2027

Dive into the world of acronym trusts and their role in advanced estate planning. This session provides an overview of Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRATs), Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUTs) and other acronym trusts, highlighting their unique features and strategic applications. Additionally, explore the reciprocal trust doctrine, its implications in estate planning, and how to structure trusts to avoid triggering unintended tax consequences.
Georgia Demeros, Thompson Coburn LLP, Chicago
Jennifer F. Kuzminski, Aronberg Goldgehn, Chicago

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Expires 05/01/2027

Dive into the world of acronym trusts and their role in advanced estate planning. This session provides an overview of Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRATs), Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUTs) and other acronym trusts, highlighting their unique features and strategic applications. Additionally, explore the reciprocal trust doctrine, its implications in estate planning, and how to structure trusts to avoid triggering unintended tax consequences.
Georgia Demeros, Thompson Coburn LLP, Chicago
Jennifer F. Kuzminski, Aronberg Goldgehn, Chicago

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Category	Estate Planning & Probate
Program Date	05/06/2025

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