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As of January 1, 2016 testamentary trusts, both existing and new ones, will have to pay tax at top marginal tax rates. Most testamentary trusts will no longer be able to benefit from graduated lower tax rates. The only exception will be for a single testamentary trust per will that elects to be a Graduated Rate Estate (GRE) that will benefit from graduated tax rates for 36 months.

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