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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 -

Taking the Sting Out of “Death Taxes”

Jones & Keller, P.C. on 4/1/2022

There has been a lot of talk since September 2021 about the Build Back Better Act, which included some major tax increases. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, this Act is dead—and I think that is the most...more

House of Representatives 5376: Current Tax Legislation Pending in the U.S. House of Representatives

Foster Garvey PC on 10/15/2021

...The federal tax laws are certainly about to change. With the need to raise revenue as a top priority for the Biden Administration, everyone is expecting dramatic changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Tax legislation is...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

Impact Of President Biden’s Tax Plan On Estate Planning

Polsinelli on 7/26/2021

With Democratic control of the White House and Congress, there has been much speculation on what President Biden’s tax proposal will look like, as well as the likelihood that President Biden’s tax plan will be enacted into...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

Trusts and Estates 2021 Tax Update

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 1/22/2021

Potential Acceleration of Federal Estate Tax Exemption Decrease and Increase of Income Tax Rates - Now that the votes have been counted and our government has transitioned to a new administration, significant tax changes...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

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

Are You Giving Your Heirs an Unanticipated Tax Bill?

Saul Ewing LLP on 3/1/2019

Traditional estate plans written under pre-2017 tax laws may generate significant and unnecessary income tax liability for heirs. The adoption of the 2017 Tax Act raised the federal estate tax exemption to approximately...more

2019 Estate and Tax Planning Newsletter

Blank Rome LLP on 1/9/2019

Blank Rome’s annual estate and tax planning newsletter addresses estate planning concepts and techniques that should be considered in 2019 by our clients and friends. 1. Transfer Taxes. The major changes made in 2010 in...more

Is Your Estate Plan Getting the Most Out of the New Tax Laws?

Baker Donelson on 12/13/2018

Sweeping changes to federal tax laws have introduced certain estate planning opportunities that can be implemented now and over the next few years. Here are tips to ensure your plans are as financially sound and tax efficient...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

Tax Reform and Estate Planning: How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts Estate Plans for McNair Clients

Burr & Forman on 10/5/2018

When the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, significant changes were made to the Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax, the most prominent of which is the increased applicable exclusion amount, which...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

Federal Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemption Amounts Spike

Harris Beach PLLC on 3/14/2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (“TCJA”) ushering in significant changes to the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax laws. Through December 31, 2017, the federal...more

Evaluating The Fitness Of Your Estate Plan For 2018 In Light Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act

Roetzel & Andress on 3/8/2018

The recent passage of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly altered federal estate tax laws effective January 1, 2018. The TCJA increased exemption amounts for federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping...more

Dramatic Change to Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/14/2018

• Each individual’s exemptions from federal estate, gift and GST taxes have roughly doubled to approximately $11,200,000 • The increased exemptions are available only temporarily, through 2025 • We recommend that you...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

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2018

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 2/7/2018

In This Issue: - Sudden impact: When a spouse unexpectedly dies - New tax law affects estate planning strategies - All in the family: Transferring your vacation home - Estate planning pitfall: You haven’t planned for...more

Favorable Changes to Estate, Gift and GST Tax Laws Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Mintz on 2/5/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), signed into law on December 22, 2017, significantly increased the exemption amounts for the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. These increases may present...more

The New Tax Law Provides Estate Planning Opportunities

Ruder Ware on 1/29/2018

Shortly before Christmas, Congress approved and President Trump signed into law the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. The new law increases the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions from $5 million to $10...more

Impact of New US Tax Law on High Net Worth Individuals, Trusts and Family Offices

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/24/2018

The newly enacted U.S. tax law makes significant changes to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code affecting high net worth individuals, their investment entities and family offices. These changes are likely to spur gift...more

Estate Planning under the New Tax Law

Blank Rome LLP on 1/24/2018

This client alert is part of a special series on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and related changes to the tax code, where Blank Rome’s lawyers share their analysis of different provisions in the Act and how they may affect you...more

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