Category Archives: Trusts

IRS & NYS DTF Matters; Recent Developments & 2014 Regs. & Rulings of Note

I. New York State Matters NYS Amends Estate & Gift Tax Beginning April 1, 2014, the NYS estate exemption will increase every 12 months through 2017. On April 1, 2014, the NYS exemption became $2.0625; on April 1, 2015, $3.125 … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Trusts in American Jurisprudence

I. Introduction A trust is a relationship whereby a trustee holds property for the benefit the beneficiary, or cestui que trust. A division of ownership occurs between the trustee, who holds legal title, and the beneficiary, who holds equitable title. … Continue reading

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August Comment: NYS Estate, Gift & Trust Tax Update

I. Introduction A number of important changes to New York estate, trust and gift tax law were recently enacted. Briefly, (i) the New York estate tax exemption will reach parity with the federal exemption by 2019; (ii) the federal estate … Continue reading

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Taxation of Foreign Nongrantor Trusts: Throwback Rule

I. Introduction  The throwback rule is intended to prevent a foreign trust from accumulating income, thereby delaying the reporting of that income by U.S. beneficiaries until the time when the income is eventually distributed. The throwback rules defeat this income … Continue reading

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Income Taxation of Nongrantor Trusts

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Taxation of Grantor Trusts

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Modifying or “Decanting” Irrevocable Trusts: New York’s Decanting Statute Annotated

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