The recently proposed “For the 99.5% Act” would bring sweeping changes to all aspects of estate planning, including the taxation of estates and inherited gains. The “Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion” (STEP) Act would eliminate the step-up in basis that inherited assets currently enjoy and could radically change estate planning.
These proposals create a time-sensitive planning opportunity before changes occur (from either of the above acts or other changes). These proposals could immediately become the costliest tax plans in generations if enacted and are so expansive in reach that they may adversely affect tens of millions of families. Taxpayers may need to act now or risk losing the window to take advantage of significant planning opportunities under current law.
Join us for this webinar presentation on practical planning steps with regards to the possible estate tax overhaul.
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Shenkman Law
Dual Practitioner, Financial Planner
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Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, PFS, AEP (distinguished), JD, is an attorney in private practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and New York City, New York, with Shenkman Law. His practice focuses on estate and tax planning as well as planning for closely-held businesses and estate administration. Throughout his career, Mr. Shenkman received awards and acknowledgments from the New Jersey Bar Association, Worth Magazine, CPA Magazine, the American Cancer Society, and the AICPA. Mr. Shenkman holds a Bachelor of Science from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from the University of Michigan, a law degree from Fordham University School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.
Thompson Coburn LLP
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Steve has drafted trusts and a full range of estate planning documents for clients to help grow, preserve, and transmit their family wealth. He has also prepared organizational documents for limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships to implement their owners' wishes regarding current and future control and transmission, including bringing in new owners and facilitating exit strategies.
Steve enjoys helping clients structure their affairs to achieve their personal, business, and financial goals while reducing the drag that taxes imposed on them. His firm provides full service to businesses; however, he also acts as counsel on specialized matters while cooperating and facilitating the continued involvement of an existing legal, accounting, and financial services team. Steve maintains his CPA license but prefers to refer income tax returns to practicing CPAs.
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