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Using Trusts to Reduce Estate Taxes: Strategies and Examples

calendar_today October 23, 2026 person SmartAsset Team domain smartasset

Trusts can play an important role in reducing estate taxes, but the tax benefits depend on how the trust is structured. For 2026, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person, with some states imposing estate taxes at much lower thresholds. Certain irrevocable trusts can move assets or future appreciation outside of a […] The post Using Trusts to Reduce Estate Taxes: Strategies and Examples appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset .

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