News & Analysis as of

Estate Planning › Distribution Rules

Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

The Strategy Behind Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATS)

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on

With continuing uncertainty regarding the federal estate tax laws, the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a popular option that helps high net-worth individuals maintain flexibility while maximizing their financial...more

Perkins Coie

Treasury Releases First Installment of Long-Awaited Guidance on Donor-Advised Funds

Perkins Coie on

Over the past several years, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been preparing guidance concerning donor-advised funds (DAFs), which are accounts owned and controlled by public charities over which individual or...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Responsibilities of a Special Needs Trust Trustee

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on

For individuals with disabilities, an inheritance or settlement can jeopardize a their government benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A special needs trust (SNT) can help the individual remain...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Dividing the Multi-Family Corporation

Rivkin Radler LLP on

Sibling Rivalry- You have probably encountered family-owned corporations in which the founder’s offspring are involved in the business to varying degrees. They may even own some equity, typically having received such equity...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner - March/April 2020

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on

Creating an education legacy - For many people, an important goal of estate planning is to leave a legacy for their children, grandchildren and future generations. And what better way to do that than to help provide for...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

SECURE Act May Put A Stop To Most Stretch Individual Retirement Account Planning

Flaster Greenberg PC on

Good things come when you least expect them, but for wealthy retirees and their children and grandchildren, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act (passed in the United States House of...more

Jaburg Wilk

Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Jaburg Wilk on

When You Hear the Term “Estate Planning”, Do You Think: “I don’t need an estate plan because I don’t have very much,” “My wishes are simple, I can just jot down what I need,” “I know someone who said they used a Will...more

BakerHostetler

The Impending Death of the Stretch IRA?

BakerHostetler on

It can, at times, seem like a fool’s errand to focus too closely on specific provisions contained in proposed legislation. As any casual observer of Congress can attest, committee proposals frequently die unenacted or undergo...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Understanding the Tax Consequences of Inheriting a Roth IRA

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on

Passing down a Roth IRA can seem like a good idea, but it doesn't always make the most sense. Before converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA to benefit your heirs, you should consider the tax consequences. ...more

9 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide