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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 -

Is Your Estate Plan Ready for Future Estate Tax Law Changes?

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 9/16/2024

The year 2017, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, seems like a long time ago. As you may be aware, many of the tax provisions of that law are set to expire in a relatively short amount of time — on January 1,...more

Are Changes Coming for the Gift and Estate Tax Exemption?

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 7/26/2023

Under current estate tax law, taxpayers benefit from the most generous gift and estate tax regime in history. Indeed, in 2023, an individual can shield assets worth up to $12.92 million from federal gift and estate tax....more

2022 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/18/2022

During 2022, COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, global inflation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the uncertainty about the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and the Inflation Reduction Act...more

Gift and Estate Tax Changes

Stark & Stark on 1/5/2022

Throughout 2021, Congress and the Executive Branch proposed tax code changes that – had they ultimately passed – would have significantly changed various estate planning techniques. Some proposals would have sidelined a...more

Update - Tax Proposals of the House Ways and Means Committee: Reconciliation Bill to Target Trusts, Estates, and the Wealthy

Winstead PC on 10/6/2021

Last month, the House Ways & Means Committee (the "Committee") approved draft legislation (the “Legislation”) as part of Congress' ongoing $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation process. The Legislation includes significant tax...more

U.S. House Proposals Would Significantly Impact Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals If Enacted

Goodwin on 9/30/2021

The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means’ tax proposals would significantly impact estate planning for high net worth individuals if enacted. Gift, estate and GST exemption amounts would be decreased; grantor trusts would...more

Possible Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Law

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/24/2021

Last week the House Ways and Means Committee released a draft of proposed tax law changes to include in a reconciliation bill. While it is uncertain whether any of these proposals will be adopted – and if so in what form –...more

Proposed Tax Law Changes Impacting Estate and Gift Taxes

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 9/23/2021

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

Personal Planning Strategies - September 2021

Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/22/2021

You have probably heard that the House Ways and Means Committee released proposals for increasing gift and estate taxes in order support legislation being advanced by the Democratic majority in Congress. ...more

Proposed Tax Legislation Could Significantly Impact Your Estate Plan

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/6/2021

Recent news stories have been published about two bills introduced in the Senate that, if enacted, could have a significant impact on many estate plans. These bills include proposed changes that many estate planning...more

A Farewell to the Current Gift and Estate Tax Exemption?

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 4/1/2021

We recently wrote about a window of opportunity to take advantage of the rising estate and gift tax exemption before it sets. It is becoming clearer that the window may be shutting fast. The opportunity to take advantage...more

U.S. Senate Introduces Legislation for Higher Taxes on Wealth

Greenberg Glusker LLP on 3/29/2021

On March 25, 2021, Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the For the 99.5 Percent Act (the “99.5 Percent Act”) which proposes to modify the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax. Proposed Estate and Gift Tax Rates...more

For The 99.5% Act – Is Change a Coming for the Estate Planning World?

Bilzin Sumberg on 3/26/2021

On March 25, 2021, Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation called “For the 99.5% Act.” This bill is aimed at the fortunes of the top 0.5% of wealthy Americans. ...more

New Tax Changes That Might Affect Your Estate Planning Strategy

Burr & Forman on 2/8/2021

While there are many new tax policy implementations that may be imminent with the new Biden administration, there are two changes in particular that estate planning attorneys are watching closely. These include (1) a...more

2020 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/25/2020

In 2020, COVID-19, the US presidential election, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES ACT) dominated the planning landscape....more

Year-End Estate Planning in an Election Year

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 10/15/2020

The 2020 election is less than a month away and year-end estate planning is already underway for many. Under current law, the estate, gift and GST (generation-skipping transfer) tax exemptions for 2020 are set at $11,580,000...more

Biden’s Tax Proposals and Estate Planning

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/4/2020

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has provided limited information about his plans to modify the tax treatment of decedents and their estates. However, he has signaled that he supports raising estate taxes and...more

2020 Tax Planning: Techniques that May Not Exist in 2021

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass on 9/4/2020

Major tax reform discussions are ongoing in Washington and Sacramento while everyone at home is busy navigating the pandemic. Many commentators are predicting that budgetary pressures resulting from the COVID-19 stimulus...more

IRS Confirms No “Clawback” for Gifts Made Under the Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion

Polsinelli on 1/3/2020

On November 26, 2019, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations under IR-2019-189 confirming that there will be no “clawback” for gifts made under the increased estate and gift tax exclusion put in place by...more

2019 Year-End Private Wealth Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/26/2019

In 2019, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) and its resulting tax reform continued to dominate the planning landscape. As outlined in our 2018 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory, the Act made significant changes to individual...more

2018 Year-End Estate Planning Update

Verrill on 12/4/2018

Federal Transfer Taxes - The Internal Revenue Service has announced the annual inflation adjustments for the 2019 tax year... Federal unified gift and estate tax exclusion increasing to $11,400,000: As of January 1,...more

Future Connecticut Estate Tax Still Unclear after Two New Public Acts

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 8/24/2018

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

Transfer Taxes and the Tax Act: An Overview and Three Possible Responses

Womble Bond Dickinson on 5/14/2018

Individuals and businesses continue to evaluate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act” or “Act”) and, in particular, the specific effects on personal and business tax planning. Our clients are asking us daily how...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

The Impact of Tax Reform on Estate Planning

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 2/9/2018

Tax Act of 2017: Transfer Tax Provisions - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act of 2017”) was signed by the President on December 22, 2017. The transfer tax provisions of the Tax Act of 2017 (i.e. the estate,...more

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