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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

To File or Not to File? A Gift Tax Return Doesn’t Always Have to be Filed.

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 5/13/2020

Now that fewer people are subject to federal gift taxes, because of a generous $11.58 million lifetime gift tax exemption for 2020, a question many are asking is: “Do I need to file a gift tax return?” The short answer is...more

Tax Reform and Estate Planning: How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts Estate Plans for McNair Clients

Burr & Forman on 10/5/2018

When the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, significant changes were made to the Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax, the most prominent of which is the increased applicable exclusion amount, which...more

Impact of New Tax Laws on Estate Planning

Polsinelli on 4/9/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by the President on December 22, 2017, and represents one of the most significant rewritings of the federal tax code since 1986. ...more

Benefits of Trusts Over 529 Plans and UTMA (Custodial) Accounts for Children and Grandchildren

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 3/12/2018

When parents and grandparents (or other generous benefactors) want to transfer wealth to a minor child, the primary decision they will face is whether to set up a Section 529 Plan, a custodial account under the Uniform...more

Estate Planning is Still Important Even with the Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 2/15/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017 made sweeping changes that affect individuals, businesses, trusts and estates. This alert focuses on the impact of the Act on...more

Estate Planning under the New Tax Law

Blank Rome LLP on 1/24/2018

This client alert is part of a special series on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and related changes to the tax code, where Blank Rome’s lawyers share their analysis of different provisions in the Act and how they may affect you...more

Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Trust and Estate Planning

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 1/3/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017, includes significant changes to the U.S. federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax laws, effective as of January 1, 2018. In addition,...more

TAX REFORM: Federal Gift, Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes - No Permanent Repeal, but Double Exemptions Create...

Dechert LLP on 1/2/2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law new tax legislation (the “2017 Tax Bill”). The 2017 Tax Bill makes sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, including a reduction in corporate tax rates, significant changes...more

Historic Estate Planning Opportunities from Tax Reform

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/29/2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, providing extraordinary estate planning opportunities, was signed into law by the President on December 22, 2017. The new Act allows for a great opportunity to take advantage of increased...more

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