by Manish C. Bhatia | Aug 1, 2017 | News + Trends
> Removing the counsel of experts rarely results in decreased costs and increased efficiency. > Each asset’s characteristics must be considered carefully when being transferred, whether it is due to divorce, planned giving or death. > Integrating your...
by Manish C. Bhatia | May 1, 2017 | News + Trends
One of the primary techniques used to reduce a person’s taxable estate is making gifts during his or her life to other individuals, usually children or grandchildren, using the annual gift tax exemption ($14,000 in 2017). An individual can make a gift up to the...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Apr 2, 2017 | News + Trends
> Is this about wine? Unfortunately, no. > What does it mean to decant a trust? Trust decanting is the process of pouring the assets of one irrevocable trust (the “original trust”) into a second irrevocable trust with more desirable terms (the “new trust”)....
by Manish C. Bhatia | Feb 1, 2017 | News + Trends
When considering marriage or a divorce, your estate planning is likely low on the list of priorities. However, these are significant changes in a family situation that should trigger an immediate review of your existing estate planning documents or preparation of...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Dec 1, 2016 | News + Trends
> Familiarity with the terms of your documents is an essential part of having an up-to-date estate plan. > If you do not have an estate plan in place, the end of the year is an ideal time to begin planning. > Proper planning can help avoid unintended...
