Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs): A Strategic Tool for Wealth Preservation and Family Flexibility
Learn how Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) can help families transfer wealth, reduce potential estate taxes, and maintain financial flexibility for future generations.
For many affluent families and business owners, estate planning involves a delicate balance between preserving wealth for future generations and maintaining access to assets during their lifetime. One strategy that continues to gain attention is the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT).
A SLAT can provide a thoughtful way to transfer assets outside of a taxable estate while allowing a spouse to remain a beneficiary of the trust. For families focused on legacy planning, wealth preservation, and tax efficiency, this structure may offer meaningful advantages when incorporated into a comprehensive estate plan.