Diane Roskies at Offit Kurman

Overlooking the Role of Cash as King

Welcome to “Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning.” This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

4/7/2025 / Estate Planning , Estate Tax , International Tax Issues , Tax Liability , Tax Planning

Safeguarding Your Israeli Apartment with Proper Estate Planning

For many families, owning an apartment in Israel – whether as a second home or a cherished holiday retreat – is a lifelong dream. The journey from selecting the right property, navigating the purchase process, and turning a...more

3/6/2025 / Estate Planning , Estate Tax , Inheritance , Probate , Property Owners , Property Ownership , Real Estate Transactions , Tax Planning , Trusts , Wills

Two Wills That Revoke Each Other

Welcome to Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning; in this blog series, I will delve into the rarified world of international estate planning, shedding light on possible pitfalls and slip-ups. Blunder...more

2/5/2025 / Beneficiaries , Estate Planning , Estate Tax , Foreign Trusts , Jurisdiction , Probate , Revocation , Tax Planning , Trusts , Wills

Not Knowing the Tax Implications of How Your Client is Classified?

Welcome to Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning; in this blog series, I will delve into the rarified world of international estate planning, shedding light on possible pitfalls and slip-ups....more

1/8/2025 / Asset Protection , Beneficiaries , Cross-Border Transactions , Estate Planning , Foreign Entities , International Tax Issues , Tax Planning , Trustees , Trusts , Wills

Leaving the United States? Consider Your Kids’ Plans

Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the intricacies of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate...more

10/25/2024 / Child Custody , Custody Agreements , Divorce , Durable Power of Attorney , Estate Planning , Guardians , Minor Children , Parental Consent , Power of Attorney , Probate , Probate Courts , Trusts , Visa Requirements , Visas , Wills

Do Not Judge a Will by Its Cover

Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

5/6/2024 / Beneficiaries , Choice-of-Law , Cross-Border Transactions , Dispute Resolution , Estate Planning , Fiduciary Duty , International Jurisdiction , International Litigation , Jurisdiction , Trust Administration , Trusts , Wills

Leaving the United States? Take your Assets with You

Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

4/17/2024 / Beneficiaries , Cross-Border Transactions , Estate Planning , Estate Tax , Executors , Heirs , International Tax Issues , IRS , Non-Resident Aliens , Transfer of Assets

Forgetting to File International Forms

Welcome to “Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning.” This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

3/6/2024 / Cross-Border Transactions , Estate Planning , Filing Requirements , Foreign Trusts , Gift Tax , International Tax Issues , IRS , Penalties , Reporting Requirements , Trusts

Diane Roskies

Offit Kurman

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