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Estate Planning Death Benefits Internal Revenue Service

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... more +
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 -
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Unanimous Supreme Court Determines Company-Owned Life Insurance Increases Fair Market Value

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On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court held 9-to-0 in Connelly v. United States that company-owned life insurance increases the company’s fair market value for estate tax purposes, and the company’s obligation to redeem a...more

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THE WONDER YEARS WEBINAR

Loan Regime Method of Split Dollar Life Insurance - This webinar covers: What is Split Dollar? Loan Method versus Economic Benefit. Leverage Split Dollar Rollout. Planning examples using Split Dollar....more

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New PLR Addresses Special Trustee's Power to Limit or Eliminate Testamentary General Power of Appointment

IRS Rules Appointment of Special Trustee and Special Trustee’s Subsequent Exercise of Power to Limit or Eliminate Trust Beneficiary’s Testamentary General Power of Appointment Will Not Constitute Exercise or Release for...more

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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

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