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Today’s Trustee The Art and Science of PFTC Fiduciary Responsibilities
Managing fiduciary responsibilities within a private trust company can sometimes feel like more of an art than a science. Developing effective and meaningful relationships with the beneficiaries,
Federally Proposed Rules to Increase Tax Cost of Family-Entity Transfers
Perkins Coie, LLP
The federal government proposed sweeping new tax rules earlier this month that would dramatically affect family businesses, investment partnerships and other entities. These rules, which could become
Estate Planning Questions and Issues to Ponder
Roy Ballentine
In nearly every discussion about estate planning, important questions and issues arise. If couples arrive in their attorney’s office having already thought about these issues—including
Power of Appointment Support Trust (POAST)
Abbot Downing
With the recent changes in the transfer tax laws, it is possible to transfer greater wealth and reduce income taxes through POAST. This innovative approach and integrated trust technique allow a
Fiduciary Conflicts of Interest in the World of PFTCs: A Lurking Concern
The organizational structure of a Private Family Trust Company, or PFTC, has several roles that need to be filled. As a result, there is substantial risk that, absent preventative measures, the
Regulatory Challenges for the PFTC in the FATCA/FINRA Era
As the use and acceptance of Private Family Trust Companies (PFTCs) proliferates, there is renewed interest in their associated regulatory issues and challenges—especially in the Foreign Account Tax
Key Trust States’ Innovative Proposals Supporting Private Family Trust Companies and Family Trusts
This is featured programming for the FOX Private Family Trust Company Network. This program provides an exclusive and unprecedented “behind the scenes” look at the new and innovative trust and
2015 Estate Planning Update
Tom Abendroth and Jim Steffel joined us to review 2015 estate planning. They guided FOX participants through the most significant legislative, regulatory and case law developments that were covered
Tax and Estate Planning Issues of Multijurisdictional Cross-Border Families
Given the increasing trend towards global mobility, many international families have members who in the United States or are United States citizens by virtue of birth in the United States. There can
Administering the Private Trust Company: Key Issues to Consider
Join us for a look at the keys to successfully administering a private trust company (PTC).  Chuck Schultz, national partner of McGladrey’s Estate and Gift Practice, will offer insights