Estates & Trusts

The TCJA (Tax Cuts Job Act) which was passed in 2017 greatly impacted tax law, and general estates and trusts for individuals which plan on devising property, money, or other possessions to loved ones. Estate planning and devising a trust are areas of the law which are highly regulated by regulatory law, tax law, and family law. Visitors to the National Law Review will learn about the latest developments in tax law, family law, and estate and trust law, and how these fields come together, as well as reading legal analysis on devising a legal trust, will, or estate plan.

The transfer of assets in anticipation of death has been greatly impacted by the new tax laws, allowing the trustor to redistribute assets and property, without major tax implications for themselves, or the receiving party. Visitors will learn about these developments, and other relevant news and stories relating to estate planning, probate planning, and litigation in this area of law. Additionally, the National Law Review features articles on how family businesses can create a succession plan and otherwise plan for the future, as well as information on specialized circumstances like creating a will or a trust for a family member with special needs.

Hot issues including will contests, business succession planning, creating a charitable trust, durable powers of attorney, creating revocable and irrevocable trusts, generation-skipping transfer tax (GST), estate taxes, and the distribution of trust assets, are among the many stories covered for visitors on the National Law Review. Further, details about gift taxes, federal taxes, and other taxes which may arise under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, are also covered by the National Law Review. Any IRS details and areas of estate planning and probate which might be covered under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), are also topics visitors can read about on the website.

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Jul
12
2017
Making the Move to Another State? Consider These Actions to Avoid Dual State Residency Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
6
2017
Testimony Regarding Timeliness of Election to Continue an LLC Found to be Untrustworthy, Resulting in LLC Dissolution K&L Gates
Jul
5
2017
Estate Planning: How to Manage Digital Property Assets ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
5
2017
Electronic Wills Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
5
2017
The Sooner the Better: Planning with Long-Term Care Insurance Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
19
2017
Sudden Wealth – How to Make it Last Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
15
2017
The Best Housewarming Gift for the Unmarried Couple: An Estate Plan Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Jun
13
2017
Considerations in Administering an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
7
2017
Thirty Things I've Learned After 30 Years as Estate Planner Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Jun
6
2017
Your Mid-Year Estate Planning Checklist: 10 Things You Should be Doing Now Murtha Cullina
Jun
5
2017
Disability Planning: The Bare Essentials Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
30
2017
In Defense of Offshore Trusts Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
30
2017
Transfer Tax Rules for the Non-Citizen Spouse Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
29
2017
Asset Protection Planning Steps You Should Consider Now Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
22
2017
Fiduciary Duty to Elect Portability Holland & Hart LLP
May
15
2017
Succession Planning—Bet the Farm on It Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
15
2017
IRS Announces That Account Transcript Can Substitute For An Estate Tax Closing Letter Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
9
2017
If the U.S. Estate Tax Is Repealed, Do I Need To Update My Will? Jones Walker LLP
May
8
2017
Noteworthy 2017 Virginia Trusts & Estates Legislative Updates Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
8
2017
Colorado Appellate Opinion Regarding Probate Court Jurisdiction Holland & Hart LLP
May
3
2017
Probating a Copy of a Will Stark & Stark
Apr
24
2017
QDOT-ting I's and Crossing T's: Estate Tax Planning for Non-United States Citizen Spouses Ward and Smith, P.A.
Apr
21
2017
Looking For A Deceased Celebrity’s Successor-In-Interest? The Secretary Of State Has An Answer Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
18
2017
Corporate Formalities Matter in Transfer of Shares of Family-Owned Businesses Murtha Cullina
Apr
17
2017
Identity Theft Isn’t Just for the Living Holland & Hart LLP
Apr
17
2017
IRS Temporarily Halts PLRs on Certain GST Tax Issues Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
10
2017
Contracts to Make Wills or Trusts Holland & Hart LLP
Apr
4
2017
New Washington Law Regarding Durable Powers of Attorney Provides for Significant Changes to Previous Law K&L Gates
Mar
27
2017
Proposed Estate Tax Legislation for 2017 Holland & Hart LLP
Mar
26
2017
IRS Announces Slight Increase for April 2017 Applicable Federal Rates and 7520 Rates Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
20
2017
Don’t Forget Your Beneficiary Designations! Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
24
2017
5 Important Estate Planning Lessons for Parents in Manchester by the Sea Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Feb
23
2017
Business Succession Planning 101 Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
22
2017
AICPA Suggests Adequate Disclosure Reference for Section 2704 Proposed Regulations Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
18
2017
President Trump Orders Review of DOL Fiduciary Rule; No Delay Yet Armstrong Teasdale
Feb
11
2017
Tinkering with Irrevocable Trusts – Decanting Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
11
2017
IRS Announces Increase for February 2017 Applicable Federal Rates and 7520 Rates Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
11
2017
IRS Defines ‘Spouse,’ ‘Husband,’ ‘Wife,’ and ‘Marriage’ for Tax Purposes Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
11
2017
Location, Location, Location – Choosing the Situs of a Trust Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
6
2017
The Year in Social Enterprise: 2016 Legislative and Policy Review Faegre Drinker
Jan
30
2017
Charitable Trusts and Cy Pres Doctrine: Overview Holland & Hart LLP
Jan
19
2017
Should You Arbitrate Your Family Business Disputes? Murtha Cullina
Jan
19
2017
Who Has Standing to File Will Contest? Stark & Stark
Jan
17
2017
New Colorado Fiduciary Act Brings Both Progress and Uncertainty Holland & Hart LLP
Jan
12
2017
The Initial Hearing During a Will Contest Stark & Stark
Jan
5
2017
Estate Tax: Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat. But Where Are You Actually Domiciled? Murtha Cullina
Jan
3
2017
Types of Witnesses During Will Contest Stark & Stark
Dec
30
2016
2017 Federal Inflation Adjustments Murtha Cullina
Dec
22
2016
The Preservation of Family Business Wealth Murtha Cullina
Dec
20
2016
Obama Signs Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Stark & Stark
 

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