Trusts and Estates

  • New York Law Journal

    The Inevitable: Death and Taxes

    By Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev | January 12, 2018

    Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.

  • New York Law Journal

    Top 10 Developments, Lessons and Reminders of 2017

    By Sharon L. Klein | January 12, 2018

    Sharon L. Klein writes: From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2017 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.

  • New York Law Journal

    Estate Planning for Copyrights

    By David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir | January 12, 2018

    David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir write: Implementing an estate plan around the unique assets of modern artists requires the estate planner to consider different strategies to protect the value of the artist's creations during life and after death. Understanding the impact of copyright on estate planning the artist/client is the initial priority.

  • New York Law Journal

    Guiding the Dead Hand: Decanting Under EPTL 10-6.6

    By Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason | January 12, 2018

    Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    What the New Tax Law Means for Trusts and Estates

    By Sidney Kess | January 12, 2018

    Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: For estates and trusts and their fiduciary returns, some things are clear: tax rates are different and there are many changes to understand. And many rules, such as the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on estates and trusts, have not changed. However, there are other matters that await IRS guidance.

  • Inside Counsel | News

    The Impact of Tax Law Reform on People and Businesses in 2018

    By Amanda Ciccatelli | January 11, 2018

    Tax reform will have extensive impact on the business climate in the near and long term, with companies focused on navigating many changes and nuances,…

  • Texas Lawyer | News

    Lawyer Convicted of Forging Millionaire's Will Faces Disbarment

    By Angela Morris | January 10, 2018

     A West Texas lawyer who was convicted of forging a will to steal the estate of a multimillionaire now faces disbarment, while also seeking…

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Time for a Second Look: Revisiting New York's Proposed Directed Trust Statute

    By C. Raymond Radigan | January 5, 2018

    Trusts and Estates Law columnist C. Raymond Radigan writes: As other states consider whether to adopt the Uniform Directed Trust Act, it is an opportune time to take a second look at New York's proposed directed trust statute. Fortunately, the New York State Legislature is presently reviewing directed trust legislation.

  • New York Law Journal | News

    William Schwartz, Lawyer for Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Dead at 84

    By Susan DeSantis | December 27, 2017

    William Schwartz, 84, a lawyer in the New York office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, died Dec. 20.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Charitable Deductions for Clients Who Are Volunteers

    By Conrad Teitell | December 22, 2017

    In his Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell writes: Volunteers who contribute their time certainly aren't motivated by tax breaks. Many probably don't even know they're entitled to deduct the unreimbursed expenses they incur in helping charitable organizations. Clients who are itemizers may deduct unreimbursed expenses that they incur incidental to their volunteer work.

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