When families clash over control of substantial wealth, whether in connection with the testamentary wishes of a loved one or the management of assets in an estate or trust, hiring the right fiduciary and probate litigator can make all the difference. In this episode, Partner Michael Clear sits down with Wiggin and Dana Partner and
This memorandum is designed to outline some of the basic administrative steps to be followed by the Trustee of an irrevocable life insurance trust (hereinafter referred to as an “ILIT” or the “Trust”). When properly implemented and administered, an ILIT prevents the imposition of estate tax on any life insurance policies owned by the Trust
Assets that you own at your death are included in your taxable estate. Lifetime gifting offers an excellent opportunity to remove assets from your taxable estate, yet it is often psychologically and economically difficult for people to make gifts and completely relinquish control over an asset. For a client considering a lifetime gifting program, a
GRATs Allow Transfer of Wealth Outside Your Estate With Minimal or No Gift Tax
Now is a good time to consider wealth transfer strategies that remove assets from your taxable estate. A common strategy is a grantor retained annuity trust, commonly referred to as a GRAT.
Description. A GRAT is a strategy that freezes the
In a dramatic turn of events, a Fifth Circuit panel has reinstated the nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) just three days after a separate panel of the Fifth Circuit had lifted it.
Thus, for now, reporting companies once again are not required to submit Beneficial Ownership Information Reports by
The nationwide injunction enjoining the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was lifted by order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on December 23, 2024. This ruling notably impacts reporting companies subject to the CTA that were formed prior to 2024 and which were facing a January 1, 2025 deadline to
Art is a unique asset. A piece of artwork may have incredible personal significance to the collector and the collector’s family. It may also be a lucrative investment and a significant estate asset. In the event of a collector’s death, artwork cannot be easily divided and distributed to beneficiaries. The market value of a piece
As the new year approaches, we present our annual year-end advisory for 2024. This edition highlights noteworthy estate and gift tax changes and outlines planning opportunities for year-end and beyond. We also take a moment to recognize some of our accomplishments in 2024 and provide our outlook for the new year.
Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) and its implementing regulations (referred to herein as the “Reporting Rule”) – which require certain business entities formed or registered to do business in the United States (referred to herein as “reporting companies”) to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department – was preliminarily blocked nationwide
A quality education may be one of the best gifts to give a minor child or grandchild this holiday season. As the cost of education continues to increase annually, families may be contemplating various gifting strategies to accumulate funds, minimize taxes and ultimately support younger generations with their future security and education goals.
Two popular