March 27, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal
Move to Florida! But if You Can't, Use Non-Grantor Trusts to Avoid State Income TaxA non-grantor trust is deemed a separate income tax entity—the trust pays its own income tax on income it earns and retains from the assets it owns in any year. It's a creature of federal tax law.
By Anthony F. Vitiello
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February 08, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal
Saving Non-Domiciliaries from Traps in Federal Estate TaxAn individual is considered a non-domiciliary for United States gift and estate tax laws if, at the time of gift or time of death, such individual is domiciled in a foreign country.
By Anthony F. Vitiello and Daniel B. Kessler
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December 17, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal
Self-Settled Life Insurance Trusts: A Viable Alternative?There is risk in establishing a self-settled life insurance trust. But is it better to leave the insurance in the client's name, guaranteeing gross estate inclusion?
By Anthony F. Vitiello
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November 04, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal
How Foolish Beneficiaries Can Compromise Foolproof Trusts Piercing the Trust VeilA look at the theory of piercing the trust veil, which courts use to penetrate trusts over which trust settlors exert overbearing influence and/or use to commit frauds against others.
By Anthony F. Vitiello and Daniel B. Kessler
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