The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Amy Neifeld Shkedy and Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen | March 4, 2019
It is important for folks to understand that by doing this they may be giving up the stepped-up basis at death. Consequently, they may have missed out on an arbitrage opportunity by failing to evaluate the capital gains tax versus the inheritance tax savings.
By Katheryn Tucker | February 25, 2019
“We are very pleased that our clients received this award of fees and expenses,” Edwin Schklar of Schklar & Heim said. He represented the Kamlers along with his wife and law partner, Maggie Heim.
By The Legal Intelligencer | February 19, 2019
In the Legal's Wealth Management, Trusts and Estates supplement, read about estate planning challenges for business owners, when to use a revocable living trust and how to transfer assets to a disabled beneficiary.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joseph N. Frabizzio | February 18, 2019
Trusts are a fundamental estate planning tool. While they can be used in a straightforward manner, they also offer the flexibility to provide solutions for unique and sometimes difficult situations.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Andrew S. Rusniak | February 15, 2019
As we move into 2019, business owners face many challenges and uncertainty with respect to the tax and legal landscape involved in estate planning and succession planning due in large part to the continuing impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the impact of rising interest rates on planning techniques commonly utilized by business owners to successfully transition ownership of a business in a tax efficient manner.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Paul R. Cohen | February 15, 2019
Revocable living trusts have earned a mixed reputation. Many believe they are an essential part of any estate plan, while others view them as unnecessary and burdensome.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Russell J. Fishkind | February 14, 2019
Themes of last minute changes to a will or deathbed gifts make for a fascinating read, or may play well in theaters near you, but such actions cause families to litigate as scores are arguably settled.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Tiffany M. Nicholson | February 14, 2019
Recent developments in transfer taxes should be on every estate planner's radar. In 2018, the following three cases made waves.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Sarah A. Eastburn | February 14, 2019
Of particular concern to tax practitioners has been the question: will gifts that a taxpayer makes after 2017 and before 2026 to take advantage of the extra exclusion amount effectively be subject to transfer tax a second time if the taxpayer dies after the exclusion amount reverts back?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Alissa B. Gorman | February 13, 2019
With approximately one in six children in the United States between the ages of 3 and 17 diagnosed with a disability, practitioners will increasingly serve clients who wish to leave assets to a family member with special needs.
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