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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 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 -

The Estate Planner, September/October 2025

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 9/5/2025

A well-designed estate plan helps cement your legacy, but that doesn’t mean it’s set in stone. Changing family circumstances, fluctuating financial markets, health issues and other factors can impact the effectiveness of your...more

Disclaiming to Save Taxes

Rivkin Radler LLP on 11/6/2023

It’s not enough for the founder of a closely held business to have successfully established the business. The business has to grow, not only to increase profits, but also to make it more competitive and to diversify its...more

Besides Saving Estate Taxes, What Should Be on Your Estate Planning Checklist?

Rivkin Radler LLP on 7/11/2022

The federal estate tax exemption provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially requiring more people to pay estate taxes. In view of the uncertainty of the estate tax laws, it is important to have estate...more

US/UK tax series: Estate planning issues for US/UK couples

BCLP on 9/10/2019

If you are a US citizen and your spouse or civil partner is not you need to ensure you have appropriate estate planning in place to avoid your heirs getting an unexpected tax bill following your death. In this guide we...more

Planning Your Estate

Troutman Pepper on 6/5/2013

The basic goals of estate planning are to dispose of your property in accordance with your wishes and to avoid unnecessary taxes and expenses....more

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