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On Wall Street February 1, 2010 Bill Fleming	Opportunities For Advisors Amid Estate Tax Holiday Nightmare High-net-worth individuals might want to consider hiding in a safe house during 2010. Their enterprising heirs have the potential to increase their inheritance by 45% or more due to the current "one-year-only" repeal of the estate tax.
Financial Advisor November 2006 Eric L. Reiner	State Death Taxes Matter, Too Federal estate tax uncertainty breeds state estate tax uncertainty.
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Anne Tergesen	The Many Lives Of The Death Tax Wealthy estates could end up paying a lot as several states get aggressive.
Financial Advisor November 2004 Saul M. Simon	Keep Clients' Estate Plans On Track The ABCs of estate planning for business owners.
Entrepreneur July 2004 Scott Bernard Nelson	Will Power Build flexibility into your estate plan so heirs can avoid the pitfalls of changing tax laws.
Financial Advisor November 2004 Alan Lavine	Search For Alternatives Crimps Survivorship Sales Despite tax laws that have cut the estate tax bite, survivorship life insurance (SLI) continues as a popular estate planning tool. But it is not the panacea that it was for baby boomers' parents in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Financial Advisor November 2003 Raymond Fazzi	States Exacerbate Death Tax Confusion Planners are groping for answers on estate taxes.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2006 Howard Kass	Splitting Heirs Investors should be aware of how to determine a tenancy-in-common investment's basis, particularly when managing their estates. Careful pre- and post-death estate planning can minimize taxes significantly and facilitate smooth wealth transfer to TIC investment heirs.
On Wall Street February 1, 2011 Richard A. Behrendt	Taking Advantage Of Changes To Estate And Gift Tax Laws President Obama's signing of theTax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 includes sweeping changes to the federal estate and gift tax rules.
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 Garrett Thornburg	The Fair Tax The estate tax is up for reform (or repeal) in the Senate, leaving planners and advisers with a daunting dilemma. Is there a smarter, more equitable way to think about estate taxes?
Registered Rep. August 1, 2004 Daniels, Leibell & Prince	Of Death and Decoupling Due to provisions set to kick in next year, in many states the "credit shelter/marital will" plan may now result in a significant state estate tax, because of a phenomenon known as "decoupling."
Financial Planning March 1, 2013 Martin Shenkman	Wealthy Need New Trust Strategy With federal estate taxes no longer a threat, the standard planning approach for wealthy couples needs to change.
Registered Rep. March 1, 2005 Daniels, Leibell & Prince	Estate of Uncertainty The 2001 tax reform act built uncertainty into the estate-planning process.
On Wall Street May 1, 2010 Seth D. Slotkin	Back To The Future? Unfortunately, the federal estate transfer tax repeal is set to expire at the end of this year, so on Jan. 1, 2011, the estate, gift and GST tax system would revert back to previous levels, meaning a maximum unified exemption of $1 million and a top rate of 55%.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2008 Alan Lavine	Survivorship Life Back In Favor Despite current laws that reduce the estate-tax bite, survivorship life insurance is making a comeback as an estate-planning tool among some advisors.
Registered Rep. November 1, 2004 Kevin McKinley	The Age Game Whether your clients' estates are under or over the "death-tax" threshold, the following strategies will help ensure your clients' family wishes will be met in the most tax-efficient and cost-effective manner.
Financial Advisor March 2010 Eric L. Reiner	Just Do It With greater uncertainty than ever surrounding the estate tax, Washington must act soon.
Financial Planning January 1, 2009 Ed Slott	Is Bigger Better? No matter what state you live in, now is the time to review your clients' estate plans to make sure they take the increased 2009 exemption levels into account.
On Wall Street June 1, 2011 Racusin & Stiefel	Budget Proposal Presents Opportunities, Speed Bumps In light of the limited duration of the new tax laws and the president's proposals, advisors should work with clients to take advantage of these opportunities soon.
AskMen.com Michael Estrin	Personal Finance: Inheritance 101 Here's a broad overview of the issues you'll face when a relative, friend or even an acquaintance leaves you an inheritance.
Financial Planning February 1, 2010 Martin M. Shenkman	Let the Tax Games Begin With the estate tax ending this year, only to come back next year, planners have their work cut out for them.
Registered Rep. September 9, 2010 Richard A. Behrendt	Why Super Rich Clients Should Consider Making Taxable Gifts in 2010 For higher-net-worth clients who are likely to owe federal estate taxes at death, making taxable gifts in 2010 may be a viable planning opportunity.
On Wall Street October 1, 2009 Bill Fleming	Prime Time to Transfer Assets Changes to tax rates are unlikely until 2011, so this year advisors would be wise to focus their attention on year-end estate planning.
Financial Advisor May 2004 Michael E. Kitces	Disunification Hits Estate And Gift Taxation The death of the unified credit makes things tricky.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 Kevin McKinley	On Golden Pond--Literally Buying life insurance while establishing a qualified personal residence trust is an especially shrewd move for benevolent owners of second homes. Since the trust will theoretically eliminate estate taxes on the property, the clients can get by with a smaller death benefit -- and lower premiums.
The Motley Fool November 13, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Give Away Your Tax Bill Starting to make gifts now can save your heirs from estate-tax pain.
Registered Rep. August 1, 2006 Janet Arrowood	Heir-Tight Planning There are several good reasons why financial advisors should know how to use trusts and insurance. Even without a big federal tax bite, many states levy estate or death taxes, and a number of states -- desperate for revenue -- have raised them in recent years.
Registered Rep. February 4, 2015 Jason Smolen	Is the "Step-Up" Stepping Down? When President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address last month, he proposed ending the "step up" provision in the capital gains tax.
Entrepreneur June 2004 Joan Szabo	Estate of Affairs Don't play beneficiary roulette when it comes to your estate plan. Keep the future of your business in mind when making plans for your estate.
Inc. August 2004 Nadine Heintz	How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Death Tax While there is scant statistical evidence that small businesses are affected by the so-called "death tax," it is nonetheless considered a bogeyman preying on entrepreneurs and family farms. But you can rest a little easier with these smart, and legal, estate-planning strategies.
Inc. December 1, 2000 Jill Andresky Fraser	Estate Planning Despite a presidential veto, the "death tax" is still a hot political issue. What's a small-business person to do?
Financial Planning October 1, 2006 Cal Brown	Legacy Planning Clients want to pass on more than money to their heirs. Once legacy planning is complete, there are many benefits for clients, their children and the planner.
Entrepreneur August 2004 Scott Bernard Nelson	Leave It to Them Make sure your family gets what it needs by including a disclaimer provision in your estate plan.
Investment Advisor July 2007 Elizabeth D. Festa	Getting Your Affairs in Order A tax lawyer serves clients who must face death and is now trying to educate the general public on the benefits of estate and other financial planning.
Financial Advisor November 2010 Andrew Gluck	Drop Dead Date If you haven't kept up with estate-tax opportunities because they're a complicated mess, now's the time to re-engage.
Investment Advisor March 2007 Tere D'Amato	Rich Spouse, Poor Spouse New estate planning techniques may help your financial advisory clients tackle common problems. As with all estate planning, the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney is key.
The Motley Fool May 31, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Estate Planning: Winding Down As the nest empties for mature adults, estate-planning needs can change yet again.
Investment Advisor May 2009 Melanie Waddell	Retirement Planning: Estate Tax Up for Debate Congress must take some action on the estate tax this year.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Is Estate Tax Repeal Dead Now? If you were counting on estate tax repeal to solve your estate planning problems, you should think again. With a divided federal government, the estate tax will likely stick around a while longer.
Financial Advisor July 2005 Grove & Prince	The Affluent And The Federal Estate Tax Reform, repeal--and some sharp differences of opinion: This is the first in a series of articles about the federal estate tax and what the affluent think about it.
Financial Planning April 1, 2011 Martin Shenkman	The Season of Giving Christmas is a long way off, but many of your clients should be planning big stocking stuffers in that spirit of giving that only tax law changes can motivate.
Financial Planning July 1, 2011 Martin Shenkman	After Death Do We Plan Tremendous estate-tax planning opportunities exist following a client's death. While pre-death planning remains vital, post-death planning allows for oversights and errors to be corrected - and for new planning opportunities as well.
Financial Planning August 1, 2012 Martin Shenkman	Highly Versatile Tools Amid the great uncertainty engulfing the estate tax, family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies may prove particularly valuable.
Financial Advisor August 2005 Grove & Prince	The Affluent And The Federal Estate Tax For America's taxpayers and the politicians who represent them, few issues are as controversial and contentious as the federal estate tax.
Registered Rep. December 7, 2010 Jerry Gleeson	A Second Act for Estate Tax? On Monday, President Obama announced a deal with congressional Republicans that calls for a $5 million estate tax exemption and a 35 percent rate -- part of a broader package that would extend the Bush-era income tax cuts another two years for taxpayers of all income levels.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2007 Buz Livingston	Asia's Answer to Anna Nicole Inheritance battles: not just for Westerners anymore. Good estate planning results are difficult to attain. Ask any estate attorney and you will hear that heirs squabble over minutiae. Communication can make the estate planning process more seamless and less stressful.
Investment Advisor December 2007 Marlene Y. Satter	A Taxing Dilemma Are your financial advisory clients getting more worried about estate taxes? Help set their minds at ease with these options.
Financial Advisor March 2011 Eric L. Reiner	Biding Time The 2010 Tax Relief Act offers opportunities for clients and prolonged uncertainty for advisors.
The Motley Fool June 16, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Bypassing High Estate Taxes Using a bypass trust in your estate plan can create big tax savings.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2009 Dan Caplinger	This Trap Will Hit You Harder Than a Bear Market The estate tax is poised to become a much bigger problem in a couple of years. If Congress doesn't take action, then in 2011, estate tax laws will become much more stringent -- including a maximum rate of 55% and a much lower exemption amount.