The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018...more
After months of speculation, 2022 began with no new federal estate and gift tax legislation. As the proposed legislation wended its way through the legislative process in 2021, the major proposed changes to federal estate...more
1/18/2022
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The past twelve months have demonstrated that a solid estate plan, which includes steps to protect your wealth, can help you feel better prepared and provide a sense of control during times of economic uncertainty. As we...more
3/8/2021
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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
8/24/2018
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