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You “Built” It, So Don’t Lose It! Estate Tax Laws to Change Dramatically on December 31, 2012

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At the end of 2010, Congress passed, and President Obama signed into law, significant changes in the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) tax regime. The 2010 tax legislation extended the so-called “Bush Tax...more

Jackson Walker

Time is Running Out on Historic Estate Planning Opportunity

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THE OPPORTUNITY: On December 17, 2010, Congress and President Obama set the exemption from gift tax at $5 million (adjusted by cost-of-living factors; for 2012, the exemption amount is $5.12 million). This exemption had never...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Take Advantage of Current Estate Planning Opportunities

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The last three years have witnessed substantial changes in federal estate and gift tax laws and more changes are undoubtedly coming. Such changes offer a number of opportunities for clients to achieve their estate planning...more

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Estate Planning 2012 - What Changes Should Be Made to Your Estate Plan?

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With the uncertainty in the Estate Tax and Gift Tax Laws, coupled with an election cycle, many people are faced with the decision of what approach is best for both their estate plan and tax savings strategies in 2012. There...more

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2012 Wealth Transfer Tax Laws: The Window of Opportunity is Rapidly Closing

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The window of opportunity to take advantage of the currently applicable wealth transfer tax laws is rapidly closing, and once shut, it is possible that we may never see such generous estate planning opportunities again. ...more

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