Karen T Schiele

Karen T Schiele

January 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

IDGTs: Flexible Drafting Saves the Day When Intended Benefits Become a Burden

Transferring assets to an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is a potentially powerful estate planning technique, allowing an individual to pass significant value to his or her intended beneficiaries transfer tax-free.

By Alison Powers Herman and Karen T. Schiele

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