83(b) Elections: What You Need to Know

In certain circumstances, an employee may receive restricted stock as part of their compensation package. Restricted stock is a type of equity compensation in which the employee (perhaps a corporate…

The U.S. Exit Tax

Bye-Bye U.S., Hello Exit Tax! If you are a U.S. citizen thinking about relinquishing your U.S. citizenship, or if you are what is defined as a “long-term” green card holder…

Dynasty Trusts

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is a Dynasty Trust? Many people refer to dynasty trusts to mean…

SLATs and SLANTs

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is a SLAT? A SLAT stands for a Spousal Lifetime Access…

Sales to IDGTs

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust What is a sale to an Intentionally Defective Grantor…

NINGs and California Residents

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is a NING? A Nevada Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor trust (NING) is an…

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is DAPT? One of the most unique forms of irrevocable trusts…

AB150: What you need to know to save on taxes

On July 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 150 into law. This bill enables certain California taxpayers to write off more than the $10,000 limit placed on state…

Tax Changes Coming? What you can do…

A lot of people have been talking about what President Biden’s tax plan will look like and whether there’s anything we can do now. In April of this year, Biden…

What is a Bypass Trust?

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. Understanding Bypass Trusts Prior to 2012, many married couples created joint trusts known…