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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 -
Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Will New York Law Allow for the Electronic Execution of Wills?

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Under New York’s Electronic Signatures and Records Act, a person can electronically sign many types of documents that have legal significance (Technology Law §§ 301, § 304 |– 306). At the present time, however, wills and...more

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The Essential Role of Qualified Personal Property Appraisers in Estate and Donation Valuations

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When purchasing an expensive engagement ring, one would not seek the expertise of a real estate agent. Similarly, when an estate requires an appraisal, it is crucial to engage the appropriate expert for high value personal...more

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Individual Trustee Delegates to Financial Institution the Job of Taking Custody and Keeping Track of Income and Principal: The...

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While PC software programs are a practical improvement over the trustee’s hard-copy ledger book, when it comes to keeping track of trust income and principal these programs still require serious clerical monitoring on the...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Requires Action by Year End: Your Estate Plan Could Be Impacted

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If you manage or own an interest in a limited liability company (LLC) or another type of entity that does not already have a public filing requirement (a Reporting Company), you may be subject to a reporting requirement under...more

Carey Olsen

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: British Virgin Islands (GLI chapter)

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Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act Requires Reporting of Beneficial Owners

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the "CTA") became effective on January 1, 2024, requiring many corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other entities to register with and report certain...more

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Your Estate Plan and the Corporate Transparency Act

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You may already be aware of a new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), which became effective on January 1, 2024. The CTA was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and mandates that...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

QPRTs: Take Advantage of Efficient Wealth Transfers While Rates Are Higher

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In a high interest environment, a QPRT ("Qualified Personal Residence Trust") is a great tax strategy with a statutory basis, supported by both the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations, that can allow taxpayers to make a...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Do You Know Who Your Children Are? How the Connecticut Parentage Act Affects Estate Planning

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The changing landscape of American families has resulted in new laws that expand who may be considered your child or grandchild. A recent Connecticut law, known as The Connecticut Parentage Act (the “Act”), may impact your...more

Perkins Coie

Treasury Releases First Installment of Long-Awaited Guidance on Donor-Advised Funds

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Over the past several years, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been preparing guidance concerning donor-advised funds (DAFs), which are accounts owned and controlled by public charities over which individual or...more

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Private Clients Group Client Alert

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There have been a few important law and tax changes over the course of 2023 and we in the Private Clients Group here at Verrill wanted to make you aware of the recent changes, such as 1) new strict corporate reporting...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Gun Trusts in Estate Planning: No Time To Be Quick on the Trigger

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When considering an estate plan, clients who own firearms should remember that very often, their firearms require special consideration and planning, particularly given the intricacies of federal, state, and local gun laws...more

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Domestic and International Private Clients and their Closely Held Companies: Update on the Corporate Transparency Act

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In a blog post early last year,  we reported on the passage of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) enacted on January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. As previously...more

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