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Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Have grandkids? Opening 529 Plan Accounts Can Benefit Them and Your Estate Plan

The cycle continues: Your adult children — one of the first generations to benefit from Section 529 plans — are saving for their kids’ college educations through 529 accounts of their own. Did you know that parents aren’t the...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Long-Term Care Expenses Can Destroy Your Estate Plan: Plan Accordingly

Estate planning is about much more than reducing taxes; it’s about ensuring your loved ones are provided for after you’re gone and that your assets are passed on according to your wishes. However, few events can upend your...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Estate Planning: Eight Steps to Take Now

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Many think estate planning is only a concern for those who are later in their stage of life or wealthy. They put it off for years, or entirely. Estate planning is for everyone and essential to maintain financial security...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Once Removed Episode 12: SLATs and the Case of McKim vs. McKim

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Steve Murphy, chair of the private wealth services group, dives deeper into the subject of SLATs in this episode. SLATs can work well with estate tax benefits and creditor protection benefits, all while giving the spouse...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

What Are the Benefits of Having a Testamentary Trust?

There are various benefits to creating a testamentary trust. This article discusses the benefits of adding a testamentary trust to your estate plan....more

Cole Schotz

Charitable Planning Update: Yvon Chouinard Donates Patagonia Stock to Two Nonprofits

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Many of our clients are charitably inclined, and incorporate charitable planning into their overall estate planning. This can be as simple as making gifts to charities during life or via specific bequests in a Will....more

Blank Rome LLP

[Webinar] The State of Your Estate: Strategically Optimize and Protect Your Assets in a Changing Climate - April 8th, 11:00 am -...

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With a new administration in Washington, D.C. comes new challenges and opportunities. One area that merits attention is your estate plan. Even during this time of uncertainty regarding future legislation, the strategic use of...more

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HIPPER THAN HIP

Nowotny On Death and Taxes podcast episode #36 Hipper than Hip introduces the corporate sponsored malta pension plan. Learn more about the powerful 401(h) medical plan #maltapensionplan #nonqualifieddeferredcompensationplan...more

Bilzin Sumberg

What Makes a Trust a "Foreign" Trust?

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In a previous post, we discussed the tax implications for U.S. beneficiaries who receive a distribution from a foreign trust. That discussion assumed that the trust in question was, in fact, a foreign trust for U.S. federal...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

529 Plan – A Double-Edged Sword for College Expenses and Estate and Gift Taxes

My daughter turns 17 this week. As you might imagine, college is a frequent topic of conversation at our house. Where should she go to college? Will she be accepted at her top choices? What should she study? And most...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

When Your Estate Plan Includes Real Property

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Bank accounts, life insurance, investments, furniture, jewelry, art and collectibles are among the many assets to consider when planning your estate. However, your home and other real estate may be among the most valuable and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] US Taxation of Grantor/Non-Grantor Trusts - June 24th, 3:00 pm BST

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Astrid Owen leads this interactive webinar to discuss the US taxation of US beneficiaries and US settlors of non-US trusts. The benefit of using non-US grantor trusts established by a non-US person for US beneficiaries...more

Lewitt Hackman

Why Should I Get My Estate Planning Done Now?

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Last Sunday I learned that my mother’s dear friend who is very active, hikes daily, gardens daily, does senior yoga weekly, eats a healthy diet, and has many volunteer and social commitments that keep her happy, went on a...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Seven Tips for Tribal Governments to Reduce Tribal Member Taxes in 2019

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• With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, tax provisions affecting tribal governments and their members are once again on the table for discussion. • This notice provides an overview of seven...more

Williams Mullen

Simplified IRS Relief for Same-Sex Couples and Others

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On January 27, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced in Revenue Procedure 2014-18 a simplified procedure for certain estates to make a late portability election under section 2010(c)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Estate Planning Opportunities Arising from Recent Revenue Ruling Concerning Marriages of Same-Sex Couples

Revenue Ruling 2013-17 - On August 29, 2013, the US Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Ruling 2013-17 (the “Ruling”) holding that, for purposes of...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Minnesota's Marriage Equality Act: What You Need to Know

On May 14, 2013, Governor Dayton signed into law legislation revising the definition of "marriage" in Minnesota to include same-sex marriage. The law becomes effective August 1, 2013....more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2013: Should you donate life insurance to charity?

Donating life insurance to a favorite charity is an excellent opportunity to make a larger donation than may otherwise be affordable. This article shows why this is so and discusses the most tax-effective way to donate life...more

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