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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

Proskauer Rose LLP

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

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Estate Planning under President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”

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On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill.  The bill now awaits approval by the Senate.  One of the various goals of the bill is to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s...more

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Washington Tax Changes 2025: Capital Gains, Estate Tax Increases, and Wealth Tax Update

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Washington concluded an eventful legislative session with the largest set of tax increases in the state's history. This Update focuses on two significant changes that affect Washington residents and a senate bill proposal...more

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“One Beautiful Bill Act” | Tax-Related Provisions

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President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” recently passed the House. Below are some, but not all, of the tax-related provisions included in the bill. It is worth noting that many of the items below are temporary...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Baselines and the Bottom Line: How Congress’s Choice Could Determine the Fate of the Estate Tax Exemption

As lawmakers advance toward the critical 2025 tax cliff, a key—and increasingly contentious—policy question is coming into sharper focus: What should Congress assume about the future when it scores the cost of extending the...more

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2024 Estate Planning Outlook: Transfer Tax Changes are on the Horizon

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) significantly increased the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption from $5.6 million to $11.18 million for individuals, with adjustments for inflation starting in 2018. For 2023, the...more

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