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Holland & Knight LLP

Maximize Your Legacy: Take Advantage of the High Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Sunset

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As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018-2025. In 2018, the exemption doubled from $5.49 million in 2017 to $11.18 million in 2018, and that amount has been...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)

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

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Top Tax and Legal Considerations for Wealthy Families Going Global

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In recent years, we have seen high net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families become, increasingly, “global citizens.” As families and their assets touch multiple jurisdictions, a myriad of issues become especially important...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

IRS Warns High Income US Taxpayers and Millionaire Non-Filers

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The IRS has recently issued an ominous notice (#IR-2023-126) in which the IRS warns high income US taxpayers and millionaire non-filers that the IRS is targeting them to conduct audits, identify and collect undeclared income...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Introducing the GOAT Trust

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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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Trust Planning 101: Grantor Trusts - June 20th, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ET

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Grantor trusts allow for tax deductions on income generated by trust assets whereas non-grantor trusts do not allow for these deductions. It is crucial for people to carefully decide which type of trust is best for their...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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

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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

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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

Williams Mullen

[Webinar] Fall 2021 Tax Forum - September 28th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

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Please join us for the Fall Tax Forum virtually on Tuesday, September 28. Register to join Farhad Aghdami, Conrad Garcia and Adam Farnsworth for recent updates in tax and wealth planning including a discussion on the use of...more

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[Webinar] Spring Tax Forum 2021 - June 8th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Please join us for the Spring Tax Forum to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Register to join Jenny Connors, Philip Delano, Marie Yascko-Rosado and Kevin Bender for an informative discussion on the latest updates in...more

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[Webinar] Winter 2021 Tax Forum - January 27th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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Please join us for the Winter Tax Forum to be held virtually on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. ...join Anna Derewenda, Jenny Connors, Farhad Aghdami, and Kyle Wingfield for our virtual tax forum where they will cover recent...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: A Quick Refresher on the U.S. Tax Implications of Expatriating

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Ever since the advent of FATCA and related global tax transparency movements, U.S. individuals living abroad have likely become far too acquainted with the challenges posed by holding U.S. citizenship or residency. Perhaps...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

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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

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- 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

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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

Snell & Wilmer

Tax and Estate Planning in the Current Environment

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting financial market turmoil, taxpayers are left with many questions regarding their obligations and the future of their holdings. In the near term, taxing authorities across...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

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

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US/UK tax series: US citizens moving to the UK

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If you are a US citizen who is becoming UK resident you will continue to be subject to US tax and reporting obligations but will also become subject to UK tax. Although there is a double tax treaty between the US and the UK...more

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