Reeve Chudd at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Non-Tax Considerations in Estate Planning

In estate planning, we often focus heavily upon (a) reducing estate taxes and (b) avoiding probate. But equally important are the considerations regarding our family who survive us, and the legacy we wish to leave behind....more

5/24/2013 - Estate Planning Inheritance

Revival of the Direct Charitable IRA Transfer

The new Fiscal Cliff legislation, H.R.8, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act” (“ATRA”) extends the Direct Charitable IRA Transfer treatment through December 31, 2013. This means that Donors age 70½ or older can ask their IRA...more

1/7/2013 - Adjusted Gross Income American Taxpayer Relief Act Charitable Donations Fiscal Cliff Generation-Skipping Transfer Income Taxes IRA Pension Protection Act of 2006 PEP Required Minimum Distributions

The Most Valuable Inheritance

One of the most valuable things in my possession is a collection of several CD’s which I had made from some old cassettes recorded by my maternal grandfather, Sam. He was an immigrant who came to America from the Ukraine in...more

12/5/2012 - Estate Planning Inheritance

Anonymous Charitable Giving

Clients often ask how they can make their philanthropic gifts anonymously. There are several reasons they cite for this practice: (a) their gifts may be published in the charity’s website, publications or annual reports,...more

9/24/2012 - Anonymity Charitable Donations Revocable Trusts

A Common Estate Planning Mistake: Neglecting Beneficiary Designations

We all have hopefully made explicit designations of beneficiaries for our life insurance policies, retirement accounts and even some investment accounts which provide for payment upon death without a court order. It’s...more

6/4/2012 - Beneficiaries Beneficiary Designations Estate Planning IRA Life Insurance Pensions

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