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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 -
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Coordination Can Be Key in Corporate Governance and Estate Planning

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Corporate lawyers and estate planning lawyers both play key, but different, roles in the success of business clients. Corporate attorneys typically help businesses choose the proper legal structure, navigate the complexities...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Estate Planning and Estate Administrations During Economic Downturns

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In uncertain economic times, many individuals are concerned about the value of their investments, and for good reason. When the stock market dips or real estate prices fall, the effect isn’t just felt in personal investment...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Going Once, Going Twice…(but who’s it going to? And what’s it worth?)

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Host Warren K. Racusin, Chair of Lowenstein's Trusts & Estates practice, invites Meghan M. Federman and Joanne Mournet, President at DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers, to cover how estate planning for art and valuables differs...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - March 2025

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March 2025 AFRs and 7520 Rate - The March 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.40%, which was the same as the February 2025 rate...more

Offit Kurman

Not Maintaining an Up-to-Date Inventory of Art and Collectibles for Estate Planning

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A well-organized inventory is essential for effectively managing and planning the distribution of collectibles, including art. Clients may struggle to track their assets without an inventory, making future distribution and...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Parties Settle Closely Watched Tax Court Cases Involving Defined Value Clause

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The IRS and executors have settled two cases in the United States Tax Court involving members of the Woelbing family, who own Carma Laboratories, Inc., of Franklin, Wisconsin, the maker of Carmex skin care products, and a...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"The Estate Planner" – May/June 2014

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In this issue: - Valuing LLC Interests: How To Lose In Tax Court - Should You Keep Your Trust A Secret? - Effort – A “Stretch IRA” Can Maximize Your IRA’s Benefits - Estate Planning Red Flag – You...more

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