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Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Decedent’s Last Will: A Final Profound Statement
Introduction. A will is a written declaration providing for the transfer of property at death. Although having legal significance during life, the will is without legal force until it “speaks” at death. Upon the death of the decedent, rights of … Continue reading
Tax and Legal Issues Arising In Connection With the Preparation of the Federal Gift Tax Return, Form 709 — Treatise
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Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate (2013 Revised Edition)
View in PDF: Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC Section 1031 (2013 Revised Ed.)
Peering Through the Legal Prism: When Asset Protection Becomes Fraudulent
VIEW IN PDF: Tax News & Comment — August 2011 I. Introduction English law addressing fraudulent conveyances dates back to the early Middle Ages. The first comprehensive attempt to prohibit such transfers appeared in the Fraudulent Conveyances Act of 1571, … Continue reading
2012 Treasury Report on Social Security & Medicare
I. Introduction. Treasury’s 2012 Report to Congress on the financial health of Social Security and Medicare emphasized that Americans are living longer and that the number of retirees is growing. This is placing pressure on Social Security, which is projected … Continue reading
Tax Planning For Divorce
I. Introduction. In an action for divorce, property is subject to “equitable distribution” pursuant to Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236. New York distinguishes between “marital” property, which is subject to equitable distribution, and “separate” property, which is not. The … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Protection, Divorce, Exclusion of Gain From Sale of Residence, Tax Planning
Tagged appreciated marital assets, asset protection, DRL 236, IRAs in divorce, IRC 1015, IRC 1041(b), IRC 1041(c), IRC 215, IRC 2516, IRC 2523, IRC 71, ny equitable distribution, ny marital property, ny separate property, o'brien v. o'brien, prenuptial agreement, price v. price, property transfer between divorcing spouses, QDRO, retirement plans in divorce, tax planning for divorce, transfers incident to divorce, Treas. Reg. 1.1041-1T
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Executor and Trustee Commissions Under NY EPTL
I. Executor Commissions. Executors and Trustees are entitled to compensation for serving in their fiduciary capacity. The will or trust may provide a fee schedule or may provide for a waiver of fiduciary fees. If the will is silent or … Continue reading
Posted in Executor & Trustee Commissions Under the EPTL, Executor and Trustee Commissions, Fiduciaries, Treatises, Trustees
Tagged Annual NY Trustee Commissions, Commissions based upon Money Paid Out, New York Executor Commissions, New York Trustee Commissions, NY Executor Commissions, NY Trustee Commissions, SCPA 2307, SCPA 2307(1), SCPA 2309(1), SCPA 2310, SCPA 2311
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Elements of New York Tax Fraud
Introduction. Preparers of New York State corporate, income, employment and sales tax returns should be aware of strict criminal penalties that await their clients, and should also be aware that in extreme cases, tax professionals themselves could theoretically be … Continue reading
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Tagged filing a false NY return, New York Criminal Tax Law, New York Penal Law, tax fraud, tax legislation, willful failure to file new york return, Willfully engaging in a scheme to defraud NY, willfully failing to remit NY taxes, willfully issuing false exemption certificate NY
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Analysis of 2012 Fiduciary Decisions in Surrogates Court
I. Constructive Trusts & Powers of Attorney. A “constructive trust” arises when equity intervenes to protect the rightful owner from the holder of legal title, where legal title was acquired through fraud, duress, undue influence, mistake, breach of fiduciary … Continue reading
Posted in Estate Litigation, Fiduciaries, Probate & Administration
Tagged constructive trusts, delay in trust distribution, EPTL 11-2.3[b]-2.3, Estate Litigation, fiduciary litigation, ny prudent investor act, probate, prudent investor act, prudent investor standard, trust distributions
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IRS Ruling Provides Basis for Asset Protection Trust in Nevada
I. Tax & Asset Protection Benefits of PLR 201310002. New York imposes among the highest level of income tax of all states. New York City residents pay even more tax for the privilege of residing there. Income is taxed to … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Protection, Asset Protection Trusts, Delaware Asset Protection Trusts, Estate Planning, Trusts
Tagged asset protection trust, delaware trust, DING Trusts, grantor trust, IRC 674, IRC 677, irs, nevada trust, new york resident trust PLR 201310002, NING Trusts, Tax Law 605(b)(3)(D)(i)
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Tax News & Comment — May 2013
Tax News & Comment — May 2013
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Tagged applicable exclusion amount, credit shelter trust, Delaware Asset Protection Trust, estate planning, estate tax, gift tax, gross estate, GST, probate, tax appeals tribunal, tax lawyer, tax legislation, tax planning
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