The Generation Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)
Mar 05, 2022
This is Part 2 in a two-part series about Transfer Taxes. In Part 1, I discuss what is the gift tax and estate tax. The GST Tax The generation skipping transfer…
What is a Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT)?
Mar 05, 2022
This is Part 2 in a three-part series about Estate Planning for Non-Citizens. In Part 1, I discussed general issues involving non-citizen planning. In Part 3, I discuss the various…
Dynasty Trusts
Feb 21, 2022
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
Feb 21, 2022
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…
Advance Health Care Directives
Feb 21, 2022
What to Consider When Creating an Advance Health Care DIrective What is the purpose of an Advance Health Care Directive? If you are an adult with capacity, you have the…
Sales to IDGTs
Feb 21, 2022
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
Feb 20, 2022
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
Feb 20, 2022
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…
How a Probate Works: Each Step Explained
Apr 01, 2021
How Probate Works If your loved one has passed away and left behind certain assets, you may or may not have to go to court in order to access or…
What is a Bypass Trust?
Nov 21, 2020
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…
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