Connecticut Trusts
Connecticut trust law: the Uniform Trust Code, revocable and irrevocable trusts, directed trusts, decanting, DAPTs, and the 800-year perpetuities rule.
Connecticut overhauled its trust law in 2019 with the passage of Public Act 19-137, which adopted the Connecticut Uniform Trust Code (CUTC) effective January 1, 2020. The CUTC, codified at CGS 45a-499a through 45a-500s, modernized trust administration, clarified trustee duties, and expanded the tools available to grantors, trustees, and beneficiaries.
At the same time, the legislature enacted the Connecticut Qualified Dispositions in Trust Act (CGS 45a-487j through 45a-487s), making Connecticut one of a growing number of states permitting domestic asset protection trusts. It also extended the rule against perpetuities to 800 years for trusts created on or after January 1, 2020, positioning Connecticut as a competitive trust situs.
This section covers the major areas of Connecticut trust law that practitioners and families encounter most often.
Connecticut's 800-Year Rule Against Perpetuities
Guide to Connecticut's 800-year rule against perpetuities under CGS 45a-491, dynasty trust implications, and multi-generational wealth transfer planning.
Read MoreDirected Trusts in Connecticut
Directed trusts in Connecticut under the CUTC: trust directors, investment direction, distribution direction, trust protectors, and liability rules.
Read MoreDomestic Asset Protection Trusts in Connecticut
Connecticut domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs) under CGS 45a-487j: requirements, creditor protection, exceptions, and comparison to other states.
Read MoreIrrevocable Trusts in Connecticut
Irrevocable trusts in Connecticut: ILITs, GRATs, QPRTs, Medicaid trusts, asset protection, tax implications, and modification under the CUTC.
Read MoreRevocable Living Trusts in Connecticut
Revocable living trusts in Connecticut: probate avoidance, funding requirements, pour-over wills, trustee succession, and when a trust makes sense.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Uniform Trust Code
The Connecticut Uniform Trust Code (CUTC), PA 19-137: trust creation, modification, termination, trustee duties, and beneficiary rights under CGS 45a-499a.
Read MoreTrust Decanting in Connecticut
Trust decanting in Connecticut under the Uniform Trust Decanting Act (CGS 45a-545a): requirements, limitations, notice, and tax considerations.
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