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The Beauty of an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust

Attorneys love to coin new acronyms for the various tools available to help in clients’ Estate Planning. I like to refer to this as an “I DiG iT” or IDGT. This trust can prove to be an extremely effective tool … Continue reading

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Estate Tax Alert

In December of last year, Congress passed legislation that drastically changed the estate tax laws. These changes provide some of the best planning opportunities I have seen in 22 years. Now, under the budget negotiations, these benefits may be eliminated … Continue reading

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Tax Rules Relating to Qualified Plans and IRA’s

Many clients are surprised by how complicated the tax rules are as they relate to Qualified Plans and IRA’s. These plans are the best way to save money for retirement, but may be heavily taxed if you are unaware of … Continue reading

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