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S Corporations and Charities
S Corporations and Charities S corporations and charities lie at the cross roads of advanced estate planning. Most new wealth is generated through corporate structures. Most corporations are S corporations. Most advanced planning for the people who own such corporations will include a charitable component. The net effect is that working with both an S…
Read MoreAsset Protection Lawyer Liability
Asset Protection Lawyer Liability “Asset Protection” is often an inherent part, or natural result, of effective Estate Planning. Just what “asset protection” means varies widely from lawyer to lawyer, and client to client. The off-the-shelf definition of asset protection seldom fits the client’s exact needs without alteration. Likewise, the risks associated with asset protection as part of…
Read MoreCryonic Suspension Trust: The Ultimate Estate Freeze
Old Idea, New Expression Like many other cultures, the ancient Egyptians buried treasures with their dead in part so that when the dead revived, they would have the use and enjoyment of their worldly goods. This may not have been based on the same technology as a cryonic suspension trust, but the idea is the same. The…
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Estate Planning and Asset Protection. Often, when we plan our estate, we also protect our assets. On one level, estate planning embodies asset protection. We plan an estate to protect it from excess taxes, probate, litigation, and administrative difficulties. We want it to pass to the intended parties with a minimum of expense and aggravation.…
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