Immigration Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

International Business, Tax, Estate and Asset Preservation Planning - April 2013: Expatriation Tax Rules: Green Card Holders...

by Stephen A. Malley, APC on 4/26/2013

The curiously titled "Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008" became law 17 June 2008. This was the third major revision of expatriation rules in 12 years. While the Act provides laudable benefits to armed...more

Soy Boricua - Rethinking Inbound Tax Planning for Wealthy Latin American Moving to the U.S.

by Gerald Nowotny on 4/24/2013

Overview - In case you did not know, Miami is the capital of Latin American. It is the port of entry for Latin Americans from Central and South America. Historically, wealthy Mexicans have liked California and Texas...more

I Want to Live in America!- Part I Tax Planning Considerations for Foreign Scientists and Engineers

by Gerald Nowotny on 4/17/2013

Overview - As discussions regarding immigration reform continue to unfold, one point that is not under discussion or subject to debate is the contribution of foreign scientists and engineers to the New Economy. The statistics...more

Become A U.S. And California Taxpayer: It's Easy

by Stephen A. Malley, APC on 3/5/2013

Visa visitors and any visitor to the U.S. can, without realizing it, become obligated to pay U.S. income tax on world-wide income, and possibly estate tax on world-wide assets. Income tax and estate tax treaties might offer...more

Staying clear of the IRS - Tips for estate planning and tax law compliance in a global economy

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 9/28/2012

Originally published in Insights Legal Affairs. Do you own a vacation home in Mexico? Have a bank account in Hong Kong? Has your spouse retained Canadian citizenship? Are you a long-term U.S. resident who was born in the...more

Damon Key Legal Alert (Spring/Summer 2012) - Legal newsletter with articles on Foreign Accounts and the 2012 Offshore Voluntary...

by Robert Thomas on 7/6/2012

Legal newsletter with articles on Foreign Accounts and the 2012 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, Bankruptcy law, the new I-9 Form in Immigration law, and an update on the law of Hawaii vacation rentals. ...more

Expatriation! Why and Why Not!!!

by Sanford Millar on 5/14/2012

The headline news that a co-founder of Facebook has given up his U.S. citizenship to avoid income and estate tax may trigger a lot of interest in expatriation. Some people will read the news of the expatriation of Mr. Sevarin...more

Temporary Visa Did Not Bar Homestead Status [Florida]

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 2/6/2012

Favio came to the U.S. in 2005 after a kidnapping attempt against his son in Venezuela. He rented an apartment, and lived there with his son (a U.S. citizen), and his wife. He then purchased an apartment in 2006 and lived...more

Russian Legal Update - June 2011

by Dechert LLP on 6/14/2011

In This Issue: Russia Acts Quickly to Restore the Right for Employers to Register Foreign Nationals: the Visa Regime for Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals is Fleshed Out - p1 Mediation Framework Adopted in Russia -...more

Estate Tax for Mexican Nationals Buying U.S. Homes

by Michael Jensen on 5/10/2011

Article is brief summation of problem that many new Mexican homebuyers have but little or few understand: the estate tax exemption is $5 Million for citizens, but only $60,000 for non-resident aliens. Consequently, many...more

Legal Beagle Newsletter April 2011 Edition

by James Hentz on 4/1/2011

What's going on in your neighborhood? Find out! Read our April Edition of the Legal Beagle to get, "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of our local towns and riveting national news....more

The Strong Firm - Strong Points Newsletter

by The Strong Firm P.C. on 3/1/2011

In this edition: Latest News: The latest in activities of the firm in the news and our community. Commercial Development Remains Strong in the Woodlands: The Woodlands area continues to defy the odds as commercial...more

Is It True No Federal Estate Taxes in 2010?

by Laura Claveran on 1/23/2010

MISSSION STATEMENT My mission is to be my client’s essential and trusted advisor , helping them make smart estate planning decisions through uncompromising integrity, trust and personal service” Comprehensive...more

Three Reasons International Families Should Consider Qualified Domestic Trusts

by The Law Offices of John C. Martin on 8/3/2009

What kind estate planning is advisable for individuals with a non US citizen spouse? In most cases, a decedent’s estate may be transferred to a US citizen spouse without any estate tax, thanks to a high exclusion amount for...more

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