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
25
2023
A Promise Is a Promise: The Enforceability of Charitable Pledges under New York Law Blank Rome LLP
Jul
21
2023
Exploring Current Popular Topics in Estate Litigation in Pennsylvania Stark & Stark
Jul
20
2023
Execution of a Will on the Testator’s Deathbed Stark & Stark
Jul
20
2023
Mid Year Regulatory Wrap 2023: Developments in Foreign Portfolio Investor Regime Nishith Desai Associates
Jul
19
2023
Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designations for Financial and Real Property Assets Blank Rome LLP
Jul
18
2023
Embrace the Monotony of Boilerplate Legalese in Prenups Blank Rome LLP
Jul
18
2023
Section 501(c)(4) and the Social Welfare Organization ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
18
2023
Death, Disability, Divorce, and Disputes: Know What Your Key Documents Dictate in the Event of a Crisis ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
18
2023
Minority Business Owners and Trust Beneficiaries May Be Able to Obtain Otherwise Privileged Documents ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
13
2023
Estate Planning Essentials: How Smart Real Estate Titling Can Save You Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Jul
13
2023
What Makes a Trust Foreign or Domestic—And Why Does It Matter? Blank Rome LLP
Jul
12
2023
Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will Found in Couch a Valid Document, According to Jury Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
Jul
12
2023
Keep It in the Family: Three Tips for Preserving Family Business Interests Katten
Jul
10
2023
New NJ Statute Permits Cars and Other Motor Vehicles to be Transferrable on Death. Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jul
6
2023
Ten Minute Interview: Ways to Plan for the Next Generation’s Involvement in Family Foundations Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
24
2023
Basic Estate Tax Planning For Married Couples: Opportunities For Use Of Estate Tax Exemptions Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
20
2023
The Cost of Aging is Astronomical: A Deeper Look at How to Afford to Live Out Your Golden Years Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Jun
16
2023
Exercise Caution with Portability and Second Marriages ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
9
2023
Proposed Resurrection of the Common Law Rule against Perpetuities—At Least for GST Tax Purposes Blank Rome LLP
Jun
6
2023
New Washington Capital Gains Tax Impacts Estate Planning K&L Gates
Jun
1
2023
Beware of the SLAT Divorce Trap Blank Rome LLP
Jun
1
2023
Court Affirmed a Judgment That a Will Was Invalid Due to Mental Incapacity Winstead
May
26
2023
Illinois increases Medicaid asset limit to $17,500 or did it? Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
May
19
2023
Estate Planning With Limited Liability Companies: Transfers of Business Interests as a Planning Opportunity Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
19
2023
Increases in the Community Spouse Resource Allowance and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
May
19
2023
Findings of Responsible Persons: Employer Withholding Penalty Findings Require Timely Notice Blank Rome LLP
May
18
2023
Keep Your Paws Off My Positive Arbitrage – “With Great Power Comes Some Responsibility” Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
17
2023
IRC Section 2701 and Gifts of Carried Interests Blank Rome LLP
May
15
2023
Court Discusses Holding An Executor In Contempt For Commingling Property Winstead
May
10
2023
ChatGPT, Esq. Has Entered the Legal Chatroom Blank Rome LLP
May
10
2023
Planning Considerations for Out-of-State Real Estate, Mobile Homes and Foreign Real Estate von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
May
5
2023
Texas Supreme Court Holds That The Incorporation Of AAA Rules Can Delegate Scope Issues To The Arbitrator, Which May or May Not Impact Trust And Estate Disputes Winstead
May
4
2023
Embracing the Digital Era — Illinois Now Allows Electronic Wills and Remote Notarization of Legal Documents Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
May
1
2023
Court Reversed the Appointment of a Successor Independent Administrator of an Estate Winstead
Apr
28
2023
Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Apr
27
2023
Hot Topics in Estate Planning for Owners of Private Companies - Part 2 [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
26
2023
Keep my Property out of Probate! Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Apr
24
2023
Irrevocable Trusts: Who Is the Taxpayer? Blank Rome LLP
Apr
24
2023
Don’t Forget the Will with the Prenuptial Agreement Blank Rome LLP
Apr
20
2023
Hot Topics in Estate Planning for Owners of Private Companies - Part 1 [Podcast] ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
28
2023
Court Rules on When Checks are Considered Completed Gifts Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Mar
27
2023
Texas Supreme Court Affirms The Release In A Family Settlement Agreement That Protected A Former Trustee’s Estate From Claims And Discusses the “Full Knowledge” Requirement For Enforcing Releases In Fiduciary Relationships Winstead
Mar
24
2023
Foreign Account Keeps Three-Year Statute of Limitations Open Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Mar
20
2023
Court Affirmed The Decision To Not Probate A Copy Of A Lost Will Winstead
Mar
17
2023
Nevada Supreme Court Holds Conversion Vests Converting Corporation's Nevada Business License In Converted LLC Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar
16
2023
Incapacity and Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses and the People Who Operate Them [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
13
2023
Clarity on Professional Guardian Compensation Varnum LLP
Mar
10
2023
Court Affirmed An Order Holding That A Deceased Astronaut’s Artifacts Were His Separate Property Winstead
Mar
10
2023
What Happens if a Party Dies Before My Case Goes to Trial? Stark & Stark
Mar
4
2023
The Benefits of Donating Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets ASKramer Law
 

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