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Is Solving the Reciprocal Trust Issue Jumping from the Frying Pan into the Fire?

January 27th, 2025

This article was originally posted on Steve Leimberg’s Business Entities Email Newsletter Archive Message #3174.   “The risk of a reciprocal trust doctrine attack on a non-reciprocal trust doctrine plan is always a […]

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The Need for Trust Compilations – Organizing Planning for Clients

September 22nd, 2024

This article was originally posted on Steve Leimberg’s Business Entities Email Newsletter Archive Message #3032.   The trust compilation can be used to identify ways to backstop, refine and administer the client’s estate […]

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Should You Be A Personal Representative or Trustee?

March 14th, 2024

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Introduction   So, Aunt Jane just asked you to be the trustee of her trust. You were flattered and, of course, accepted. But what did […]

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IRS Memo Has Chilling Effect on Irrevocable Trust Modifications

February 25th, 2024

Originally posted on WealthManagement.com    A recent Chief Counsel Memorandum (CCM) issued by the Internal Revenue Service may have a chilling effect on modifications to all types of irrevocable trusts. CCM 202352018 […]

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Corporate Transparency Act: What To Do About Uncooperative People Named in Trusts?

February 12th, 2024

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Introduction and Background   Let’s start with a quick refresher to set the stage for an important issue confronting many people who have created trusts. […]

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New IRS Ruling: Can’t Modify A Trust To Add A Tax Reimbursement Clause

January 14th, 2024

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Introduction to the CCA   In a recent Chief Counsel Advice (CCA) issued November 28, 2023 the IRS took the position that modification of a […]

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Act Before Year End: Corporate Transparency Act is Coming!

November 20th, 2023

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Immediate Action Advisable   The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a new federal law that may affect you in significant and unexpected ways. Since the […]

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Trust’s Incorrect Tax Form Forfeited Large Tax Refund Claim: A Lesson For Trustees

September 15th, 2023

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Lesson To Learn   So the moral of this tax tale is that you have to be careful about making sure you file the right […]

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Free Webinar: Why should I engage in planning now? Nothing is going to change, and the exemption is so high!

September 12th, 2023

Date and Time: Thursday, September 21, 2023 4-5:00 pm ET Register Here   Course Description: Practitioners are quite aware that in 2026 the Federal estate and gift, estate and GST […]

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Living Together But Unmarried: Can A Special Trust Protect You?

September 7th, 2023

Originally posted on Forbes.com   Living Together But Unmarried: Can A Special Trust Protect You?   Lots of people live together outside of marriage. And as marriage rates have declined, […]

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