Posts Tagged ‘Estates’
New Tax Laws Make Some Trusts' Investment Income Taxable in 2014
An article published on Bloomberg’s website BNA.com reported on recent changes to the tax laws that make some trusts’ previously-exempt net investment income taxable in 2014. According to the report, Adrienne Mikolashek, an attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, stated, “Once a trust distributes net investment income to a beneficiary under the Internal…
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Read MoreHelping Children Deal with Death – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Children often have trouble coping with the loss of a loved one. Here are some tips to help them deal with the grieving process: First, have an honest discussion when breaking the news to a child. Let the child react … Read more: Helping Children Deal with Death – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
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Flag Robert Keebler has recently published a podcast by Leimberg Information Services, Inc. regarding Revenue Ruling 2013-17 which determines the status of a same-sex couple lawfully married under a state that … Read more: Don’t miss Bob’s upcoming "Learn it Live" – Wills, Trusts & Estates …
Read MoreWill vs Trust in NC – Wills, Trusts, and Estates – FindLaw Answers
Will vs Trust in NC – posted in Wills, Trusts, and Estates: I am writing on behalf of a friend who lives in NC. The family consists of an 85 year old widow in failing health and her two sons. One son is married with no kids, the … Read more: Will vs Trust in NC…
Read MoreCLE on Planning with Portability – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2013 (ATRA) has given portability its permanence. Portability requires additional review and revision of estate plans by counsel that some clients may resist. Are you prepared to listen to your clients’ concerns, work within their legal budgets, and provide the appropriate guidance? … Read more: CLE on Planning with Portability…
Read MorePLR Ruling on Charitable Trust – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Charity Recently, the IRS issued a private letter ruling that held that a proposed grant to a charitable trust would not affect the tax-exempt status of the foundation. A private non- operating foundation was requesting a grant to a charitable trust … Read more: PLR Ruling on Charitable Trust – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Read MoreCLE on Advanced Estate Planning – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Stay current on the latest new legislation, regulations, rulings, and cases in estate planning law in 2013 with this popular quarterly video webcast! This advanced CLE program will discuss important recent developments and … Read more: CLE on Advanced Estate Planning – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Read MoreCLE on Planning with Portability – Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2013 (ATRA) has given portability its permanence. Portability requires additional review and revision of estate plans by counsel that some clients may resist. Are you prepared to listen to your clients’ concerns, work within their legal budgets, and provide the appropriate guidance? … Read more: CLE on Planning with Portability…
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