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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... 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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Understanding the 2026 Changes to the Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 provided major changes to the Internal Revenue Code, specifically doubling the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption (collectively, the exemption) from...more

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Cahill Case Sheds Light on Tax Court’s View of Intergenerational Split Dollar Agreements

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On June 18, 2018, the Tax Court issued a memorandum denying a motion for partial summary judgment filed by the Estate of Richard Cahill (T.C. Memo 2018-84). It was the second time in two years that the Tax Court had addressed...more

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Valuation Discounts for Transfers of Interests in Family Entities May Be Severely Curtailed – You May Want To Act Now

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On August 2, 2016, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued proposed regulations under section 2704 (the "Proposed Regulations") of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the...more

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Double Down! - Inter-Generational Split Dollar Throws Sand in the Face of the IRS Again

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Recently I wrote an article on JD Supra called Split to Be Tied (May 4, 2016) regarding the Tax Court decision in Estate of Morrissette, (Estate of Clara M. Morrissette v. Commissioner, 146 T.C. No. 11 (April 13, 2016)). Once...more

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