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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 -
Perkins Coie

Treasury Releases First Installment of Long-Awaited Guidance on Donor-Advised Funds

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Over the past several years, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been preparing guidance concerning donor-advised funds (DAFs), which are accounts owned and controlled by public charities over which individual or...more

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West Coast Forum 2023 | Key Takeaways

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McDermott’s Private Client Practice led interactive discussions on a broad range of topics pertinent to ultra-high-net-worth families, their family office representatives and other advisors at our Private Client West Coast...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Estate and Tax Planning 2023 Update: Act While You Can

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Although the IRS is now on high alert for wealthy individuals, new and existing planning opportunities are available, such as tax-free gifts and other advantageous planning. Wealthy individuals and families should take...more

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Highlights from the Final Opportunity Zone Regulations

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The US Treasury released Final Regulations providing guidance under Subchapter Z (the Opportunity Zone Provisions) of the Internal Revenue Code in December of 2019. The Final Regulations clarify many portions of two earlier...more

Cozen O'Connor

Tax Update: The Impact of Newly Published Regulations on the Estate and Gift Tax Laws

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In November 2019, almost two years after the enactment of the comprehensive overhaul of the Internal Revenue Code, the Department of the Treasury published regulations to clarify the impact of the new law on the estate and...more

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IRS Eliminates Worry About "Clawback"

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In response to Internal Revenue Code Section 2001(g)(2), enacted as part of the 2017 Tax Act, in which the Secretary of the Treasury was directed to prescribe regulations to carry out IRC Section 2001(g) with respect to the...more

McGuireWoods LLP

IRS to Issue Regulations on Effect of Section 67(g) on Certain Deductions for Estates and Nongrantor Trusts

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The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS announced on Friday, July 13, 2018, that they intend to issue regulations on the impact of new section 67(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on certain deductions for estates and...more

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Treasury Plans to Pull Unpopular Discount Regulation

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As discussed earlier this summer, Treasury and the IRS identified as a burdensome regulation the Proposed Regulations under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code, which regulations would severely impact discounts on gifts...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Trust and Estate: Time-Sensitive: Give it Away While There is Still Time (8/16)

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Proposed Regulations for Internal Revenue Code § 2704 Significantly Limit Valuation Discounts for Intra-Family Transfers - On August 2, 2016, the United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury Department")...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

Foster Garvey PC

Closely Held Family Entities in Grave Danger: Minority Interest and Lack of Marketability Discounts About to Disappear?

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After years of slow boiling anticipation, statements made by the IRS and the Treasury this year heated up the conjecture and anticipation which finally came to a head on August 2, 2016. I’m of course talking about the...more

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Anticipated IRS Regulations May Impact Discounts On Intra-Family Transfers of Closely Held Business Interests

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Action Item: It is anticipated that Treasury will soon issue new regulations that will affect the valuation discounts applicable to intra-family transfers of interests in closely held entities. It may be advisable to review...more

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