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Structuring a Private Family Trust Company
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now part of Holland & Knight)
The ownership and governance structure of a private family trust company (“PFTC”) is highly customizable. This is important because all families are different, with different goals,
Top Five things to Remember If You're the Executor
Glenmede
When a loved one dies, there isn’t a checklist of tasks to complete to expedite the grieving process. When you have been named the Executor (or “Personal Representative”) of the
Hurry Up … and Wait
by Adam Ochlis, Ballentine Partners
A much anticipated and, perhaps, over-hyped news conference rolling out the Trump Administration’s tax reform plan generated very little “new news.” Treasury Secretary Steven
Planning for What Comes Next: Estate Planning Instruments and Divorce
Jessica Bank Interlandi, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
Estate planning is often part of a divorce settlement, and negotiation of these terms can be as integral to the divorce settlement as allocation of parental responsibilities, support issues, or
Private Wealth Tax Planning Guide: Considerations for Your 2017 Tax Planning
SEI
Given the uncertainty after the 2016 presidential election, it is critical to implement the best strategies to minimize taxes come April 15, 2017 (and beyond). While it is unclear which tax reforms
IRS Attacks Leveraged Partnerships
Philip Brady, Scott Tannenbaum, Harvey Berenson, and Scott Drago, FTI Consulting
IRS regulations’ restricting taxpayer’s ability to structure leveraged partnerships were drafted with the intent to eliminate leveraged partnerships through the use of what the IRS perceived as
Making Sense of Situs for Private Family Trust Companies
This webinar analyzed the meaning and understanding of “situs” as it relates to Private Family Trust Companies, and focused specifically on the concepts of trust company situs, trust situs, and tax
2017 Estate Planning Update
FOX’s annual estate planning review session for 2017 featured Tom Abendroth of Schiff Hardin and Susan Gell Meyers of Warner, Norcross & Judd. They led FOX participants through a thoughtful
Trading Places: Global Lessons to Assist in Preparing for Possible Estate Tax Repeal
Pam Lucina, Joan K. Crain, Justin Miller and John Welsh
Significant tax reform is likely on the horizon. Given the proposals from President-elect Trump and the Republicans in Congress, we may see legislation repealing the current estate tax passed in 2017
Why 2016 is a Great Year to Give
Schwab Charitable Fund
In 2015 charitable giving rose to $373 billion in the United States, driven by an almost $10 billion increase in gifts from individuals which represent over 70% of total giving. This year individual