President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, 2025. The OBBBA represents a significant overhaul of the U.S. tax system, making permanent many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs...more
7/16/2025
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Estate Tax ,
Generation-Skipping Transfer ,
Gift Tax ,
High Net-Worth ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
New Legislation ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
Tax Benefits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Planning ,
Trump Administration ,
Trusts
Because so many things can change with time, we recommend that our clients review their estate plans every three to five years and update plans as needed. These periodic reviews help to ensure that your affairs are in order,...more
3/20/2024
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Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Fiduciary ,
Life Insurance ,
Power of Attorney ,
Probate ,
Revocable Trusts ,
Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) ,
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Trusts
Succession planning is a critical process for a business owner that can ensure the long-term sustainability and success of a company. Here are just a few of the benefits that can be gained from a well-structured plan....more
Thoughtful succession planning can pave the way for a smooth transition and a thriving future for a company and its stakeholders. Here are a few techniques that business owners should consider....more
8/7/2023
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Business Transfer Agreements ,
Buy-Sell Agreements ,
Closely Held Businesses ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Businesses ,
Gift-Tax Exemption ,
Irrevocable Trusts ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Non-Controlling Interests ,
Recapitalization ,
Right of First Refusal ,
Succession Planning
Every successful business thrives from careful planning and strategizing. While business owners are primarily concerned with building their business and maximizing their success, it is equally important for them to consider...more
By most accounts, 2022 has been a tumultuous year from a planning perspective: the uncertainty of the midterm elections, stock market volatility, rising interest rates and the highest level of inflation in recent history have...more
12/6/2022
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Charitable Remainder Trust ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Gift Tax ,
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) ,
IRS ,
Qualified Personal Residence Trust ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Planning ,
Transfer Taxes
Many estate planning strategies involve leveraging low interest rates in order to transfer the appreciation of an asset to beneficiaries free from transfer taxes.
Generally, these techniques enable senior family members to...more