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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
Perhaps. It depends on several factors, such as your parent’s income and how much financial support you provided. If you
For a variety of estate planning and asset management purposes, many affluent families hold their assets in trusts, family investment
A financial power of attorney — sometimes called a “power of attorney for property” or a “general power of attorney”
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may
Gerson Preston’s Partner Steven Klein and Mr.Nicolo’ Fabbrizio led a panel discussion on US tax reform and its potential implications
“How much money did Jeffrey Loria make from the Marlins? County wants his tax returns.” Melisse Burstein, a forensic accountant
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, you may have a good reason for wanting to keep them
The “sandwich generation” accounts for a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both
For some business owners, succession planning is a complex and delicate matter involving family members and a long, gradual transition
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, potentially making them more valuable than deductions, which reduce only the amount of income
As a business owner, you know that it’s easy to spend nearly every working hour on the multitude of
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may