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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... more +
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 -
Holland & Knight LLP

A Look at the Tax Implications of Gifting Qualified Small Business Stock

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In general, stock must be acquired at "original issuance" from the corporation in order to qualify for qualified small business stock (QSBS) treatment under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1202. As discussed in a previous...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Incomparable IDGT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

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When creating trusts for estate-reduction purposes, nothing compares to the Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust.  This type of trust is referred to by the acronym “IDGT.” Called by some as an I-D-G-T and others a word that...more

Foster Garvey PC

House of Representatives 5376: Current Tax Legislation Pending in the U.S. House of Representatives

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...The federal tax laws are certainly about to change. With the need to raise revenue as a top priority for the Biden Administration, everyone is expecting dramatic changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Tax legislation is...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Maximizing End-of-Year Charitable Giving

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As the holiday season approaches, people are thinking about giving to charitable organizations. As a donor, you can be both philanthropic and tax-efficient in your charitable giving. Estate Planning - One way to give is...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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