The Generation Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

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)?

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…

Qualified Small Business Stock & Use of Non-Grantor Trusts

This is Part 2 in a series I have written on the use of QSBS in estate planning. Part 1 focused on what is qualified small business stock. QSBS &…

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…

Advance Health Care Directives

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

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…

Maximizing Asset Protection in an LLC

This is Part 2 in a two-part series about LLCs. In Part 1, I covered “Why People Should Create LLCs?” How should I setup my LLC? Once you know why…