The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018...more
Farmers and their families face unique challenges when they are planning for the succession of their businesses and the real estate associated with their farms. Oftentimes, farms are successively held and then given to...more
There have been a few notable instances recently in pop culture that have shined a spotlight on conservatorships. As one might expect, the laws regarding conservatorships vary from state to state. Another type of individual...more
As many people are aware, Congress is considering changes to the federal tax code to support President Biden’s Build Back Better spending plan. As of this writing, on September 22, 2021, no bill has been enacted....more
9/23/2021
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The past twelve months have demonstrated that a solid estate plan, which includes steps to protect your wealth, can help you feel better prepared and provide a sense of control during times of economic uncertainty. As we...more
3/8/2021
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The first important new law impacting retirement distributions in over a decade was enacted on December 20, 2019 as the SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019”). ...more
1/9/2020
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Following the passage of the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017, the Connecticut legislature attempted to modify Connecticut estate tax law and make it more consistent with the new, much higher $11.2 million federal...more
8/24/2018
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