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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, July/August 2024

Employee stock ownership plan - A versatile business exit and estate planning tool - If you own a closely held business, a significant portion of your wealth may be tied up in it. So, to prepare for retirement and...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Once Removed Episode 18: The Reciprocal Trust Doctrine

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This podcast often discusses the elements of a trust, and how to grant access, control and flexibility to beneficiaries and trustees. But for tax and other purposes, the donor typically cannot retain those kinds of powers. ...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Legacy Matters (Fall 2023)

Welcome to the first edition of Legacy Matters, Nutter’s private wealth and nonprofit newsletter focusing on estate planning and philanthropy topics. ...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Introducing the GOAT Trust

The menu of tax planning options for founders includes many strategies designed to minimize income taxes upon liquidity events and to provide for wealth preservation across multiple generations. To achieve those benefits,...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - May 2023

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May 2023 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split-Interest Charitable Trusts - The May Section 7520 rate for use in estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Greener Pastures: Five Things to Consider When Leaving One Jurisdiction for Another

Is the grass always greener on the other side? Like any major life decision, deciding to uproot yourself (and potentially your family) and move from one state to another is not an easy decision. Although laws, taxes and...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Decisions, Decisions: Many Factors Go Into Deciding When to Transfer Wealth

A critical estate planning decision is whether to transfer wealth during your lifetime or keep your assets in your estate and transfer your wealth to loved ones after your death. Some say it would be wise to make gifts now to...more

Jones & Keller, P.C.

Taking the Sting Out of Death Taxes with Dylan Metzner, Jones & Keller

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High-net worth individuals have an opportunity to take advantage of high transfer tax exemptions if they act fast. Set to expire in 2026, unless Congress acts sooner, the time is now to implement strategies that make the most...more

Ruder Ware

Current Status of Federal Estate and Gift Tax Proposals

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You likely are aware, from the news and our prior communications, that Congress currently is considering proposals that may have a significant impact on many estate plans. Although we still cannot be certain which, if any, of...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Personal Planning Strategies - October 2021

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Act Now Before the Window of Opportunity Closes - By now you have probably heard that the House Ways and Means Committee introduced legislation a few weeks ago (see Let the Estate Tax Planning Games Begin - But Where Will...more

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Draft Legislation in U.S. House of Representatives Would Dramatically Alter Estate Planning Strategies

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On September 10, 2021, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means released a draft of proposed legislation that, if enacted into law, would reduce the estate tax exemption and significantly limit the effectiveness of certain...more

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Let the Estate Tax Planning Games Begin - But Where Will They Land - the House Ways and Committee Has Spoken

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“President Biden and Democrats in the Congress have been working on a $3.5 trillion spending and tax package, and the details are starting to be revealed. Indeed, on Sunday, September 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee...more

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Wealth Management Update - July 2021

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July 2021 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts AFRs - The July applicable federal rate ("AFR") for use with a sale to a defective grantor...more

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How Do I Become a U.S. Taxpayer? Let Me Count the Days

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What does it mean to be a U.S. income taxpayer? Very simply, it means that you are taxable on your worldwide income and gains, even if you don't live full-time in the U.S. Any U.S. citizen is likely already familiar with this...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Wealth and Estate Planning Tips to Consider Before the Election

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As the 2020 presidential and congressional elections approach, individuals should consider taking proactive steps in their wealth management by strategically aligning their financial goals with the incentives currently...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Year-End Estate Planning in an Election Year

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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Estate Tax Planning for Large Company Stock Holdings: Four Tips for Using Record-High Lifetime Exemptions

- Annual inflation-indexing continues to increase the historically high lifetime exemption amount for gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Those of considerable wealth who have not yet made gifts, such as...more

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With a Little Help from My Friends

Using Pooled Income Funds in income and estate tax planning....more

Bowditch & Dewey

Leveraging Gifts in a Down Market

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Down markets are a prime opportunity for tax planning for high net worth families. In the few years following the 2008 recession, wealthy families took advantage of gifting options to transfer wealth and reduce taxes. Once...more

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Funding “GRATs” in a Market Decline

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Creating a grantor retained annuity trust (commonly referred to as a "GRAT") is a relatively simple way to transfer property to your children at virtually no gift tax cost. The recent decrease in the market poses an...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Lifetime Gifting in the United Kingdom: Opportunities and Clarifications

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The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) recently released a report on simplifying the design of UK inheritance tax (IHT). This article highlights areas where taxpayers might take advantage of existing opportunities to make...more

Jones Day

New U.S. Tax Law Leaves Non-U.S. Person Estate Tax Intact

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Prior to the passage of the Trump Administration's new tax bill, many had speculated on two key possible impacts for non-U.S. person private wealth bank and brokerage clients—the elimination of the estate tax exemption...more

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Wealth Management Update - December 2017

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December Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts - The December § 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Federal Tax Reform: Initial Steps Toward Changes to Gift, Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

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House Republicans unveiled the full text yesterday of their proposed tax legislation—titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—which includes dramatic changes to the gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. ...more

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Tax Reform Bill To Be Released November 1

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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady announced that the House’s tax reform bill will be released next week on November 1. ...more

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