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Read More »Single People Need Estate Plans Too
Much of the talk about estate planning is often centered around married couples with children. This leads some single people to think that estate plans are not necessary for them. However, estate planning can be even more important for singles than married people.
Read More »STEP – UK government scraps probate fee increases ahead of general election
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Read More »TAXLITIGATOR – Tax Court Holds IRS Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously in Making Transfer Pricing Adjustments Against Amazon
Enjoy this interesting Taxlitigator Article: “On March 23, 2017, the Tax Court ruled against the IRS in its lengthy transfer pricing dispute with Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon U.S.”) overAmazon’s transfer pricing policies relating to intangible assets provided by Amazon U.S. to its European subsidiary in 2005 and 2006 that were required to operate Amazon’s European website […]
Read More »Which life events that require an immediate estate plan update?
Estate planning is the process of developing a strategy for the care and management of your estate if you become incapacitated or upon your death. One commonly known purpose of estate planning is to minimize taxes and costs, including taxes imposed on gifts, estates, generation skipping transfer and probate court costs. However, your plan must […]
Read More »3 Decidedly Dumb Ways to Leave an Inheritance for Your Children
Estate planning offers many ways to leave your wealth to your children, but it’s just as important to know what not to do. Here are some things that are all-too-common, but textbook examples of what not to do or try….
Read More »Does a Dynasty Trust Make Sense for Your Family?
Earlier this year, NBA team owner Gail Miller made headlines when she announced that she was effectively no longer the owner of the Utah Jazz or the Vivint Smart Home Arena. These assets, she said, were being placed into a family trust, therefore raising interest in an estate planning tool previously known only to the […]
Read More »STEP – US doctors succeed in attorney-client privilege claim over micro-captive insurance advice
Enjoy this article courtesy of STEP: “In US v Micro Cap KY Ins. Co. Inc. (No. 5:16-cv-00278, 2017 WL 1132904), the US District Court (Eastern District of Kentucky) held, on March 27, 2017, that email communications between two doctors and the a law firm, which had advised them in the formation of captive insurance companies, […]
Read More »STEP – Canadian notary must reimburse buyer stuck with non-resident seller’s CGT bill
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Read More »5 Things Every New Mother Needs to Know About Wills
As a new mother, you naturally want to ensure your new baby’s future in every way. For many new mothers, infancy is a time for celebrating new life, and making a will is the last thing on their minds. For others, the process of bringing new life into the world sparks intense feelings of wanting […]
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