In a high interest environment, a QPRT ("Qualified Personal Residence Trust") is a great tax strategy with a statutory basis, supported by both the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations, that can allow taxpayers to make a...more
If you own your principal residence, you may be able to benefit from its build-up in equity, realize current tax breaks and pocket a sizeable tax-exempt gain when you sell it. What’s more, from an estate planning perspective,...more
I received a call recently from a colleague looking to refer a client for a divorce. Our firm had done estate planning for the client and spouse, thus we were not eligible to represent either party in a marital break up as...more
In this episode of Worth It, Proskauer associates Jacob Wonn and Nathalie Stenmark discuss qualified personal residence trusts (also known as “QPRTs”), how they work, what the potential benefits are and why clients might...more
A family vacation home offers an escape from the stresses of everyday life, and an opportunity for bonding. Parents return to their vacation homes year after year, creating memories with their children and grandchildren. If...more
By most accounts, 2022 has been a tumultuous year from a planning perspective: the uncertainty of the midterm elections, stock market volatility, rising interest rates and the highest level of inflation in recent history have...more
Earlier this year the stock market entered bear market territory. This happens when the market declines more than 20% or more from its most recent high. The market decline has been attributed to several factors including...more
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
President Joseph Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress are working on a $3.5 trillion tax and spending package that could dramatically increase taxes on the wealthy. In addition, new proposals are being floated almost...more
Have you considered transferring ownership of your home to a trust? By using a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT), you can avoid potential estate tax pitfalls without drastic changes during your lifetime. Essentially,...more