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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 -
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Five Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Purpose-Driven Businesses

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So, you’re very excited. You’re about to launch a new purpose-driven company. Or maybe you have one, but something just doesn’t seem to be working the way you’d like. Here are five critical mistakes to avoid with your new or...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act Requires Reporting of Beneficial Owners

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the "CTA") became effective on January 1, 2024, requiring many corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other entities to register with and report certain...more

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Adverse Estate Tax Impact when a Redemption Agreement is used to Purchase Deceased Shareholder’s Shares

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In the recent case, Connelly v. United States, 602 U.S. (2024) (slip op.) the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that life insurance proceeds received by a closely held corporation which is used to fund the redemption of a...more

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Private Clients Group Client Alert

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There have been a few important law and tax changes over the course of 2023 and we in the Private Clients Group here at Verrill wanted to make you aware of the recent changes, such as 1) new strict corporate reporting...more

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Locality of a Debt

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For businesses that are family-owned and run in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, it is common for beneficial ownership and control of the business enterprise to be vested in the shareholders of a...more

Williams Mullen

[Event] Hampton Roads Spring Tax Forum - May 17th, Norfolk, VA

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Join our seasoned tax and estate planning attorneys on Wednesday, May 17th in Norfolk for the Williams Mullen Spring Tax Forum. Breakfast will be provided. This program will dig into complex private equity structures, how...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

The Implications for Estate Planning of Proposed Tax Provisions of the Build Back Better Act

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What You Should Know •The House Ways and Means Committee has approved the tax provisions of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, a significant first step towards passage. •If passed as drafted, the proposed...more

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Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce?

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Presented by Cohen Seglias Attorneys Brian Lawton and Whitney Patience O'Reilly on January 23, 2020. It can take years to accumulate assets and increase the value of your business and investments. Unfortunately, without an...more

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[Webinar] Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce? - January 23rd, 12:00...

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It can take years to accumulate assets and increase the value of your business and investments. Unfortunately, without an asset protection plan, you could lose everything or a significant portion of what you have worked so...more

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Transfers of Family-Controlled Business Entities to Family Members Could Get More Expensive

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Transfers of Family-Controlled Business Entities to Family Members Could Get More Expensive - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released proposed regulations that will dramatically change the valuation of...more

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Owners of Family Controlled Entities Must Act Quickly in Light of New IRS Regulations Attacking Valuation Planning

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Chapter 14 of the Internal Revenue Code consists of four Code Sections (Sections 2701 – 2704) designed to close valuation loopholes. Prior to Congress’s enactment of Chapter 14 in 1990, estate planners had a host of tools...more

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Proposed IRS regulations will limit valuation discounts for family-held entities

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On August 2, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations that, when finalized, will affect clients holding and transferring interests in family-controlled entities. Family limited partnerships...more

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