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Creating a nonvoidable domestic asset protection trust (DAPT) that has multijurisdictional contacts: The state and federal...

Creating a domestic asset protection trust (DAPT) that both has multijurisdictional contacts and is nonvoidable in whole or in part is easier said than done. There are the state conflict-of-laws issues, a few of which I...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Securing Your Legacy: Embracing Digital Estate Planning with iOS Legacy Contact

UNDERSTANDING ESTATE PLANNING MISCONCEPTIONS - There’s a misconception that estate planning is mainly for the wealthy or those concerned with asset protection. In reality, estate planning serves the practical purpose of...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Data Privacy Concerns With the CTA? Consider the Value of DAPTs

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People are understandably nervous about sharing personal data no matter the circumstances. That can be especially true regarding estate planning, given the existence of the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)....more

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Estate Planning in Arkansas: Significance of Wills and Trusts

In Arkansas, estate planning is vital. By understanding the tools at residents’ disposal, such as wills and trusts, Arkansans can ensure the security of their assets, provide for their loved ones, and leave a lasting legacy...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

[Webinar] Estate Planning Doesn't Have to be Scary - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Planning ahead for the unknown can be frightening and intimidating. However, our team is here to expel the spine-chilling misconceptions of advance directives, estate planning, and estate administration. Sally Brewer,...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Gimme Shelter: General Trust Planning for Future Generations

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Some are quick to dismiss asset protection trust planning as too complex or unnecessary.  For those not in a "certain tax bracket," this type of planning may seem like an over-reach by an estate planning attorney.  There are...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Once Removed Episode 11: Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, or SLATs

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Steve Murphy, chair of the private wealth services practice group at McGuireWoods, discusses the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust, also known as the SLAT. Steve explains the rights that your spouse can have in this trust through...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" - Use Of A Funded Revocable Trust In Estate Planning

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Revocable trusts can simplify asset management during life and facilitate and make private asset transfers at death.  You may think that your estate planning work is done when you sign your revocable trust agreement, but, to...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

What Are Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?

Medicaid is a state- and federally funded health program for lower-income persons of all ages. For applicants who fall into certain categories, Medicaid imposes specific rules on how much income and resources they can have...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

You Can Relax if Your Estate Plan Includes a SPA Trust

During times of economic and tax law uncertainty, the more flexible your estate plan, the better. As some parts of the country are rebounding economically from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, other areas continue to...more

Balch & Bingham LLP

WHAT LENDERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ALABAMA’S QUALIFIED DISPOSITIONS IN TRUST ACT

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Alabama joined approximately 20 others states this year by enacting the Qualified Dispositions in Trust Act. At its core, the Act allows individuals to enjoy asset protection found in trusts without many of the stringent...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Tennessee Further Solidifies Itself as a Top State for Trusts

For years, we have known that Tennessee has one of the most robust trust codes in the country. While this is surprisingly not one of the main topics at dinner tables nationwide, more than just Tennessee residents can share...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Family Advancement Sustainability Trust: A Flexible Trust That Can Achieve Many Estate Planning Goals

While, ultimately, you create an estate plan to meet technical objectives, such as minimizing gift and estate taxes and protecting your assets from creditors’ claims, you should also consider “softer,” yet equally critical,...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

Cole Schotz

Business Succession Planning – Should I Own My Business In A Trust?

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Closely-held businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some owners own 100% of their businesses. Some have partners. Some have children in the business. Some do not. A common question that a client asks the business and...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner - March/April 2020

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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce?

Presented by Cohen Seglias Attorneys Brian Lawton and Whitney Patience O'Reilly on January 23, 2020. It can take years to accumulate assets and increase the value of your business and investments. Unfortunately, without an...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce? - January 23rd, 12:00...

It can take years to accumulate assets and increase the value of your business and investments. Unfortunately, without an asset protection plan, you could lose everything or a significant portion of what you have worked so...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Smart estate planning begins with protecting your assets

It’s one thing to earn enough to live a comfortable lifestyle. It’s yet another to develop a plan for protecting one’s assets so that there’s more for heirs after death. If one has been fortunate enough to achieve the former,...more

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Asset Protection Statute Cannot Limit Jurisdiction of Another State

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The Supreme Court of Alaska issued a ruling on March 2, 2018, denying Alaska courts the exclusive jurisdiction purportedly granted by the Alaska asset protection statute. This holding is consistent with a ruling by the...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Are your assets protected from creditors?

One of the primary objectives of estate planning is protecting assets from unreasonable creditors’ claims, frivolous lawsuits or financial predators ? the reason being to pass as much wealth to family members as possible....more

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