Original Congregational Church, UCC

The Original Congregational Church Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm. Donations are welcome from both church members and the community to help fill up our Attic Treasures area! Items may be dropped off in the Vestry or on the bench outside the office starting Feb. 27. Office hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 -3. We do not accept clothing books that are not in pristine condition, TVs, computers, large stereos, large furniture, baby furniture, car seats or strollers. We are located at 1 East St. Wrentham, Ma. Website: <a href="https://www.occhurch.net/?fbclid=IwAR3zehEw6aNph-neEKMktI7kOgNVXSgu5irwmL8FYozglM9fdSZZnxa_tZo" rel="nofollow" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.occhurch.net</a> Phone: 508-384-3110.

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Spring Yard Sale

Saturday May 11, 2024: The Original Congregational Church Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm....

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Comparing Wills, Living Trusts, and Irrevocable Trusts
Wills
A will is a legal document that specifies asset distribution after death. For instance, an elderly person may assign her home to her daughter and divide her investments among her grandchildren. Wills undergo probate, a potentially lengthy and costly public process where a court validates the will and ensures all debts and taxes are paid.
Revocable Trusts
Revocable trusts, or living trusts, provide flexibility, allowing control over assets during one's lifetime with the ability to alter or dissolve the trust before death. For example, a retired couple might manage their assets—like their home and savings—through a revocable trust, ensuring these bypass probate and quickly reach beneficiaries after their death. This setup offers significant tax advantages, including estate tax minimization.
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In Massachusetts, where estates exceeding a $2 million threshold face heavy taxes, revocable trusts are particularly beneficial for married couples. By creating separate trusts, couples can protect up to $4 million from estate taxes, with each spouse allocating up to $2 million to their trust. This setup prevents the immediate taxation of the deceased’s estate, supports the surviving spouse, and maintains asset management and protection.
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Irrevocable trusts suit ultra-wealthy individuals managing large estates. Unlike revocable trusts, they cannot be altered once established. These trusts keep transferred assets out of the taxable estate, significantly reducing estate taxes and protecting assets from creditors.
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An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is strategic for estates above the Massachusetts tax exemption, purchasing life insurance that pays out to the trust, thus not adding to the taxable estate. This protects the proceeds from estate taxes. This approach is usually a second step after a revocable trust is employed as step one in the overall estate plan.
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First Universalist Society Franklin

On June 2, 2024 the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF), a Welcoming Congregation, will be celebrating Pride Month at their 10:00 am service. The Welcoming Congregation designation of the Unitarian Universalist Association means we intentionally include LGBTQIA individuals in all aspects of congregational life and provide safe spaces that honor every part of our identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
This service will focus on the importance of allies in the lives of LGBTQIA individuals and what it means for people of all ages, gender expressions and sexual orientations to have a Welcoming Congregation such as FUSF welcome them fully into our community.
The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or <a href="mailto:minister@fusf.org">minister@fusf.org</a>

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Saturday, May 11

Local Event

Spring Yard Sale

Tuesday, May 14

Local Event

FREE WEBINAR | The Building of Florence Cathedral

Thursday, May 16

Local Event

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Friday, May 17

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