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Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)

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Wealth Management Update - September 2024 - 2

Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/13/2024

September 2024 AFRs and 7520 Rate - The September 2024 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 4.8%, a decrease from the August 2024 rate of 5.2%. The September...more

Death and Taxes…and Planning Opportunities

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 6/18/2024

Financial markets, political moods, and the world-at-large can take us on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. But savvy investors (and their estate planning counsel) know that – in the end – neither the bears nor bulls...more

Estate and Tax Planning 2023 Update: Act While You Can

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 10/19/2023

Although the IRS is now on high alert for wealthy individuals, new and existing planning opportunities are available, such as tax-free gifts and other advantageous planning. Wealthy individuals and families should take...more

Wealth Management Update - August 2023

Proskauer Rose LLP on 8/3/2023

The August 2023 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5%, an increase from the July 2023 rate of 4.6%. The August applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale...more

Wealth Management Update - June 2023

Proskauer Rose LLP on 6/6/2023

June 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The June Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs...more

Wealth Management Update - May 2023

Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/24/2023

May 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The May Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and...more

Planning Strategies for a Low-Interest Rate Environment

Husch Blackwell LLP on 12/6/2022

Many estate planning strategies involve leveraging low interest rates in order to transfer the appreciation of an asset to beneficiaries free from transfer taxes. Generally, these techniques enable senior family members to...more

Wealth Management Update - July 2022

Proskauer Rose LLP on 7/6/2022

July 2022 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts AFRs The July applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a defective grantor trust,...more

Wealth Management Update - June 2022

Proskauer Rose LLP on 6/7/2022

The June Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 3.6%, an increase from the May rate of 3.0%. The June applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a...more

Wealth Management Update - May 2022

Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/3/2022

The May Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 3.0%, a sharp increase from the April rate of 2.2%. The May applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a...more

Wealth Management Update - March 2022

Proskauer Rose LLP on 3/4/2022

March 2022 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts....more

Current Status of Federal Estate and Gift Tax Proposals

Ruder Ware on 2/11/2022

You likely are aware, from the news and our prior communications, that Congress currently is considering proposals that may have a significant impact on many estate plans. Although we still cannot be certain which, if any, of...more

Wealth Management Update - February 2022

Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/31/2022

February 2022 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts....more

Gifting Business Interests Before Selling the Business? Think Valuation

Rivkin Radler LLP on 1/12/2022

Counting the Days?- We are 302 days away from the national mid-term elections, to be held November 8, 2022, yet the first full week of the new year has already highlighted some of the economic issues with which the...more

Wealth Management Update - November 2021

Proskauer Rose LLP on 11/11/2021

Federal interest rates increased slightly for November of 2021. The November applicable federal rate ("AFR") for use with a sale to a defective grantor trust, self-canceling installment note ("SCIN") or intra-family loan with...more

Potential Changes Coming to Grantor Trust Rules

Gould + Ratner LLP on 10/7/2021

The U.S. House of Representatives bill released last month proposes several changes to the current rules governing trusts where the grantor pays the income tax, but the value of which is not included in the grantor’s estate...more

House Ways and Means Committee Tax Plan Proposes Changes to Estate Planning

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/30/2021

The House Committee on Ways and Means has proposed a tax plan intended to fund President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" $3.5 trillion infrastructure program. Among the many changes in this proposed tax plan are three that...more

House Democrats Propose Estate and Gift Tax Law Changes: Important Estate Planning Implications

Verrill on 9/29/2021

What you need to know: On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released its proposed tax plan to fund President Biden’s $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” social and economic spending package. If enacted as...more

Build Back Better Act’s Threats to Current Estate Planning Techniques

Smith Gambrell Russell on 9/27/2021

On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman announced the Committee’s plan to pay for the $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act (the “Act”). The Act has measures to combat the climate crisis, create jobs,...more

Proposed Tax Law Changes Impacting Estate and Gift Taxes

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 9/23/2021

As many people are aware, Congress is considering changes to the federal tax code to support President Biden’s Build Back Better spending plan. As of this writing, on September 22, 2021, no bill has been enacted....more

Estate Planning Alert - Legislative Proposals Could Significantly Impact Estate Planning Options

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 9/23/2021

Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released proposed legislation affecting numerous transfer and income tax provisions of the Code. These changes, if enacted, will have a significant impact on estate planning and...more

Personal Planning Strategies - September 2021

Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/22/2021

You have probably heard that the House Ways and Means Committee released proposals for increasing gift and estate taxes in order support legislation being advanced by the Democratic majority in Congress. ...more

Let the Estate Tax Planning Games Begin - But Where Will They Land - the House Ways and Committee Has Spoken

Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/17/2021

“President Biden and Democrats in the Congress have been working on a $3.5 trillion spending and tax package, and the details are starting to be revealed. Indeed, on Sunday, September 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee...more

Three Estate Planning Proposals to Watch

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 9/17/2021

House Democrats recently released additional legislative proposals that, if passed, would affect several commonly used estate planning techniques. Among those proposals are three that would significantly impact some of the...more

Proposed Tax Legislation Could Significantly Impact Your Estate Plan

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/6/2021

Recent news stories have been published about two bills introduced in the Senate that, if enacted, could have a significant impact on many estate plans. These bills include proposed changes that many estate planning...more

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