IRS / Tax Guidance 11 - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

An expert shares how Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs can reduce taxable income, satisfy RMDs, and maximize charitable giving for those 70½+.

When to Pursue a Trust Reformation Action, Thoughts in a UTC State

Understand ways to amend an irrevocable trust under the Uniform Trust Code (UTC), including a decanting transaction from a trust and estate expert.

IRS Proposes Mortality Assumptions Update for Section 7520

Updated IRS mortality assumptions have arrived. An overview of the updated tables, how the numbers work, and actions to consider before regulations become final.

Paying and Reducing Estate Tax with a Graegin Loan

What is a Graegin loan? Learn how to use a Graegin loan to pay for and reduce estate tax when interest rates are high, and how to avoid Graegin loan missteps.

Estate Planning Opportunities in a Time of Rising Interest Rates

A trust and estate expert shares insights on opportunities available for planners and their clients during the current rising interest rate environment.

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Cross-Border Estate Administration

One will or two? The impacts of forced heirship on assets in civil law jurisdictions and benefits of EU Succession Regulation in cross-border estate planning.

The Accidental Private Foundation – Non-Exempt Charitable Trusts Under Section 4947

Trusts used for exclusively charitable purposes may be subject to the Private Foundation Rules. Understand how to avoid the tax consequences of IRS section 4947.