Tax Reform, Trump Administration, Trusts

Trump Law’s Estate Tax Exemption Is a Boon for Wealth Planning

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP on 8/12/2025

President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending package requires attention from both individuals and estate planners to advance their estate and income tax planning objectives. Originally Published by Bloomberg Law. ...more

One Big Beautiful Bill and Three Key Planning Notes

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 7/15/2025

Last week, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). At nearly 900 pages in length, OBBBA’s size lives up to its name by enacting sweeping changes to estate and gift taxes, income taxes,...more

CPA Shoptalk: 8 Takeaways

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 1/18/2018

On January 10th, 11th and 18th our tax attorneys ?hosted a "CPA Shoptalk" seminar in ?Portland, Vancouver and Bend. Below are ?some key takeaways to consider... 1. Partnership Audit Rules Post-TEFRA - The Balanced...more

Summary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 12/29/2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

2017 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/21/2017

The fourth quarter of 2017 concludes a unique year in the planning arena. With the new administration and a Republican-led Congress in power, both taxpayers and tax professionals have kept a close eye on the potential for tax...more

2016 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/22/2016

In 2016, we continued to experience a period of relative stability in our federal transfer tax system and have been able to plan without expecting imminent significant changes to the system. Under the American Taxpayer Relief...more