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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 -

Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposals for Trusts, Estates, and Retirement Accounts

Bowditch & Dewey on 9/29/2021

In this second blog post on the House Ways and Means Tax proposals, we address the proposed changes that will affect the taxation of trusts, estates, and retirement plans. As we discussed, on September 13, 2021, the...more

Insight on Estate Planning - August/September 2018

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 7/30/2018

In This Issue: - Charitable giving in a post-TCJA world: What you need to know in the wake of the new tax law - Understanding the contents of a will - Should a tax apportionment clause be in your estate plan? - ESTATE...more

Estate and Gift Planning Under the New Tax Law

Stoel Rives LLP on 1/10/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 went into effect on January 1, 2018. The new law makes some changes to key estate planning-related provisions. Except as otherwise noted, these changes are effective now and will sunset at...more

Estate Planning Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 11/29/2017

If enacted, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could open up significant estate planning opportunities. The House bill doubles the exemptions from estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes, creating new opportunities for...more

Is a donor-advised fund right for you?

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 2/14/2017

Those who make sizable gifts to charitable causes can realize personal rewards from their generosity and claim a deduction on their tax returns. One drawback is that, once the money or assets are contributed, they generally...more

2016 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/22/2016

In 2016, we continued to experience a period of relative stability in our federal transfer tax system and have been able to plan without expecting imminent significant changes to the system. Under the American Taxpayer Relief...more

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