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Special Needs Trust vs ABLE Account

At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we specialize in providing estate planning services to clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Among the crucial tools in our estate planning arsenal are Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) and ABLE accounts, each designed to enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities without compromising their eligibility for essential...

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What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?

An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, or ILIT, is a trust specifically designed to own and be the beneficiary of one or more life insurance policies. Once an ILIT is set up and a life insurance policy is transferred into it, the trust itself becomes the owner of the policy. This means that...

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