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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 -
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Texas Legislature Extends The Rule Against Perpetuities To 300 Years For Trusts

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The Texas Legislatures recently passed a bill that takes effect on September 1, 2021 that extends the rule against perpetuities to 300 years for trusts. The Legislature forwarded the bill (HB 654) to the governor on May 20,...more

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Gift Tax and GST Tax

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On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued an emergency declaration in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Declaration instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to provide relief from tax...more

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Estate Planning in a COVID-19 Environment and Relevant CARES Act Relief Provisions

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As each of us copes with the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, we hope this finds you and your families safe and healthy. It can be difficult to think beyond the moment when faced with the daily anxiety and uncertainty...more

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IRS Extends Filing Deadline for Federal Gift Tax and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Returns

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) issued various notices addressing both payment and filing deadlines for taxpayers. On March 18, 2020, for example, the IRS issued Notice 2020-17,...more

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Recent Cases of Interest to Fiduciaries

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In re Estate of House, 2014 Wash. App. LEXIS 3006 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014) - A release waiving any and all claims that the parties may have or may acquire, bars recovery for unknown claims existing at the time the release...more

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