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Estate Planning in Uncertain Times

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"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."- The Serenity Prayer- The first 100 days of President Trump’s administration have been...more

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Wealth Management Update - July 2025

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The July 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.00%, which is the same as the June 2025 Section 7520 rate...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Business Succession Planning: Pros and Cons of Passing S Corp Shares in Trust

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Business succession planning and estate planning are often linked together, particularly in the case of closely held family businesses. In the case of a shareholder who wishes to pass along their shares of an S corporation as...more

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Do You Know Where Your Gift or Bequest Is Coming From? If Not, You May Be Subject to a Gift/Inheritance Tax and the Related New...

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Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section (“Code §”) 2801, if you are a “U.S. Beneficiary” - who is the recipient of a gift or bequest from, or a distribution from a trust established by, a former U.S. citizen or former Green...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

The Powers and Perils of Intrafamily Loans

It is not uncommon for family members to lend a helping hand to one another through intrafamily loans. While loans can benefit family borrowers who may not qualify for a traditional loan or who need flexible payment...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Terminating a Trust? Don’t Forget to Consider This Tax Issue

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Every conveyance of property or of an interest in property from one person to another is prompted, or at least influenced, by economic considerations. The parties to the transaction may swap properties, or one party may...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Offshore Real Estate Ownership and Tax Reporting Requirements

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What do you need to know about offshore real estate ownership and any associated tax reporting requirements? Are you a U.S. taxpayer or U.S. resident who owns real estate outside of the United States? It may surprise you to...more

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Deferred Pay at Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Rabbi Trusts

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News that Steward Health Care executives may lose millions in unqualified retirement savings due to the company's use of a "rabbi trust" has sent a jolt through the ranks of corporate leadership. Steward's deferred...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The $5 Million Hush Money Payment in White Lotus Season 3

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The explosive finale of White Lotus Season 3 left fans with more than just plot twists—it raised fascinating legal and tax questions. Chief among them: what are the implications of Greg’s $5 million wire transfer to Belinda,...more

Hinckley Allen

The Essential Guide to Document Preservation for Estate and Business Planning

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Over the course of a lifetime, each of us will accumulate a small mountain of documents, paperwork that is often carelessly tossed in a drawer and then, perhaps, eventually discarded. Though much of this paperwork is...more

McDermott Will & Emery

IRS Roundup March 15 – March 28, 2025

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for March 15, 2025 – March 28, 2025. IRS GUIDANCE - March 17, 2025: The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2025-8, providing...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

“Hey Mom, Can I Have A Few Bucks?” Is It A Loan? A Gift? A Little of Each?

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A parent will sometimes transfer money to a child to enable the child to make an investment that the child could not otherwise make on their own. For example, the child may have identified an attractive business opportunity...more

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Create a New Trust or Update an Existing Estate Plan

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If you wish to create a new trust or update an existing estate plan, you will need skill and expertise across many disciplines: tax, estate planning, and legal services. Look for a service provider who can seamlessly...more

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The Big Six Items That Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, family offices and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are six issues that family offices should...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

Gray Reed

Understanding IRS Private Letter Ruling 202504006: Crucial Takeaways for Tax Planning

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 202504006, addressing several important estate and gift tax questions related to the division of a marital trust and the subsequent disclaimer of...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Do the Retirement Plan Provisions in Your Trust Still Align with Your Estate Planning Goals Following Updates to the SECURE Act?

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Following the IRS’ finalization of the SECURE Act regulations on July 18, 2024, it is a good time to review the retirement benefit provisions of your trust to make sure they still align with your estate planning goals....more

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Tracing Offshore Accounts in Divorce: How to Uncover Hidden Assets

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Offshore accounts are appealing to those trying to hide money because they offer banking secrecy in certain jurisdictions, lax reporting requirements compared to domestic accounts, and complex structures involving shell...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Watch the Sunset: Federal Estate Exclusion Set To Shrink in 2026; New Changes on the Horizon

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to end at the close of this year, resulting in a federal estate exclusion that is less than half of the current $13.99 million exclusion. Other changes to the tax structure are...more

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Wealth Management Update - February 2025

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February 2025 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts - The February applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a defective grantor...more

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The Estate Planning Benefits of Marriage: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know

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It is becoming increasingly commonplace for people to enter long-term romantic relationships without legally marrying. While there are no exact statistics on how many Americans fall into this growing category, a 2019 Pew...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Trident Trust Investigation: Implications for Clients and Advisors

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the IRS have issued a John Doe summons targeting Trident Trust and related companies in three federal court cases. This development has significant implications for clients of Trident...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Breaking Down the IRS's 2025 Inflation Adjustments for Estate and Gift Planning

The IRS has released new inflation-adjusted figures that can impact your estate and gift planning. These numbers seem like a lot to sift through, but understanding them could make a big difference in your financial future....more

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A Foreign Trust Creates Complex IRS Reporting Requirements

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The IRS has clearly identified legitimate reasons why "U.S. Persons" would establish or maintain ownership in a foreign trust. However, a foreign trust creates complex IRS reporting requirements for US taxpayers who own a...more

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Will the Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Be Reduced in 2026?

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The federal estate and gift tax exemption changes from year to year. The current combined federal estate and gift tax exemption amount of $13.99 million per person ($27.98 million per married couple) is scheduled to “sunset”...more

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