Anthony F Vitiello

Anthony F Vitiello

March 27, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Move to Florida! But if You Can't, Use Non-Grantor Trusts to Avoid State Income Tax

A 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 Tax

An 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

8 minute read

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

9 minute read

November 04, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal

How Foolish Beneficiaries Can Compromise Foolproof Trusts Piercing the Trust Veil

A 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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