Taxation of Trusts

How Trusts are Taxed We can talk hours about the intricacies of trust taxation, but here are some basic concepts that will still go a very long way when it…

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…

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…