Special powers of appointment: the key to flexibility in planning

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The author discusses the estate and tax planning benefits of special powers of appointment. Tax issues associated with grants and exercises of such powers are discussed and the flexibility they provide is stressed as a primary benefit.

Author: Forsberg, William S.

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The LPA lid: a new way to 'contain' gift revaluations

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The authors introduce a method of estate planning aimed at minimizing the risk of IRS gift revaluations for transfer tax purposes which utilizes a limited power of appointment held by trust grantors.

Author: Handler, David A., Dunn, Deborah V.
Grantor trusts

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Developing valuation discounts to withstand challenge

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The author describes valuation discounts for transfer tax purposes and discusses practical methods which will reduce the likelihood of successful IRS challenge.

Author: Webb, Dennis A.
Discount (Finance)

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Subjects list: Methods, United States, Planning, Estate planning, Transfer taxes, Management, Tax accounting, Valuation, Gifts
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