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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Gone But Not Forgotten: How to Handle Final Pay and Benefits When an Employee Passes Away

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Let’s face it—no one wants to think about what happens when an employee dies. It’s a deeply human moment, and yet, somewhere between the condolences and the memorial service, someone in Human Resources is quietly asking: “So…...more

Haynes Boone

Federal Estate, Gift and GST Tax Highlights from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings sweeping and permanent changes to the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax landscape. Most notably, it significantly increases the...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, July/August 2025

Handle an inherited IRA with care - An inherited IRA can be a welcome financial windfall. But the rules governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from these tax-deferred accounts are complex. IRA recipients should...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Key Tax Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Individuals and Businesses Need to Know

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The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) on July 4, 2025 is the first key piece of tax legislation passed during President Trump’s second administration. While preserving much of the structure established...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

From the Sidelines to Six Figures: Smart Tax Planning for NIL-Earning Student Athletes

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Just a few years ago, if you were a student-athlete, you had two options: maintain eligibility or get paid. You couldn’t have both. That all changed on July 1, 2021, thanks to a landmark shift that rocked the college sports...more

Ruder Ware

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Stay Tuned for Our Client Alert Series

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As you may be aware, on July 4, 2025, a landmark piece of tax legislation – commonly referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – was signed into law, ushering in some of the most significant changes to the tax code in...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Estate Planning and Estate Administrations During Economic Downturns

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

Hone Maxwell

When is a U.S. International Tax Attorney Needed?

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Individuals and businesses are frequently navigating transactions that span multiple countries. These transactions are often complex, as they navigate multiple jurisdictions’ unique — and often complicated — taxation systems....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

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The High Cost of Delay: Why Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families Must Act Now on Estate and Asset Protection

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For ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) whose estates far exceed the 2025 federal lifetime exemption of $13.99 million per person, the stakes for estate and asset protection planning have never been higher-or more...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Tax Planning for Sports Franchise Owners, and the Rest of Us

Jim Irsay, the longtime owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died unexpectedly in May 2025. Irsay leaves behind not only a legacy in the NFL but also a sports franchise valued at approximately $4.4 billion. As Irsay’s...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

WA Estate and Capital Gains Tax Changes Under SB 5813

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Facing a projected budget deficit of $12 to $16 billion, Governor Bob Ferguson signed several bills into law this week which will significantly increase taxes in Washington State. An overview of the increases to Business and...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Diversification and Tax Savings with a 1031 UPREIT

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A 1031 UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction allows real estate investors to exchange property on a tax-deferred basis under IRS Section 1031 while gaining diversification and liquidity by...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

A Trustee or Executor has Substantial Financial and Legal Liability

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Have you been asked to be a trustee or executor? A trustee or executor has substantial financial and legal liability, and the trust or estate will pay an attorney to guide them through the process....more

Freeman Law

Residency for Federal Taxation

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Residence may seem to be a relatively simple thing to determine. It’s where you live, right? Well, leave it to the Internal Revenue Code to complicate this question. There are different tests for residency when it comes to...more

Kaufman & Canoles

Estate Planning - More Than Just a Will

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Considering your incapacity or death can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful estate planning can provide peace of mind and ensure your goals are carried out. Thoughtful estate planning often involves more than simply a...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

Allen Barron, Inc.

When Do You Need a Tax Attorney

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One of the most important indications of when you need a tax attorney is any dispute with or contact from the IRS or any California tax agency. This is especially true if the matter involves an audit (or questions regarding...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Tax Consequences of a Natural Disaster

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Between wildfires such as the ones in Southern California earlier this year and hurricanes and other major storms experienced by other parts of the country annually, there is no shortage of natural disasters affecting people...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Executor Nominated by Decedent Deemed Unfit to Serve

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When is the executor nominated by the decedent in a will deemed unfit to serve as executor? Rarely – but a recent decision in Surrogates Court set forth the standard and deemed the nominated executor in that case unfit to...more

Frost Brown Todd

Here Comes the Sun(set of the TCJA): Taking Advantage of the 2025 Exclusion Amounts

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) brought significant changes to the federal estate and gift tax laws, marking a pivotal shift in the landscape of estate planning and wealth transfer. Enacted on December 22, 2017,...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

Offit Kurman

Overlooking the Role of Cash as King

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Welcome to “Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning.” This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

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Hot Topics for Private Clients and Family Offices from the 2025 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning – Part Two

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In our previous blog post on the 2025 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, we highlighted the concept of purpose trusts, a conference topic involving unique planning and charitable opportunities. In this second post of...more

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Advanced Section 1202 (QSBS) Planning for S Corporations - UPDATED March 2025

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Section 1202 provides for a substantial exclusion of gain from federal income taxes when stockholders sell qualified small business stock (QSBS). But a number of requirements must be met before a stockholder is eligible to...more

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