When it comes to estate and gift taxation, non-U.S. citizens face unique challenges based on their residence and domicile status. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective estate planning and tax management.
Determining Domicile for Estate and Gift Tax Purposes
Digital Assets may be poised to revolutionize the financial world and the velocity of moving money across the economy. On this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Erin Nicholls and Corporate partner R.J. Kornhaas welcome guest Jake Claver,
William Blake once observed that “a truth that’s told with bad intent, beats all the lies you can invent.” It turns out the Supreme Court agrees, at least for escaping liability under 18 U.S.C. § 1014. In Thompson v. United
Federal law provides a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for a person who uses or carries a firearm during a “crime of violence.” In Delligatti v. United States (No. 23-825), the Supreme Court addressed whether a crime of
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted an interim final rule that significantly narrows the scope of beneficial ownership information (BOI) filing requirements. The interim final rule (i) removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report
Highlighted by Daniels v. Commissioner
Navigating the complexities of estate tax can be challenging, especially when determining the domicile of a taxpayer with residences in multiple states. In the recent Connecticut Superior Court case, Daniels v. Commissioner, the court faced the
Income and losses generated within a trust must be reported, but the entity or person required to report such income or losses depends on what kind of trust it is. If a trust is a “grantor trust,” the grantor (i.e.
When a veteran seeks disability benefits, federal law provides that ties go to the applicant. But if the Veterans Administration decides it’s not a tie—that is, the preponderance of the evidence comes out against the veteran—then it has no occasion
The federal Lanham Act provides that a plaintiff who prevails in a trademark infringement suit is sometimes entitled to recover the “defendant’s profits” derived from the infringement. But does the “defendant’s profits” look only to the named defendant, or can
The disposition of unique assets like art collections requires proper planning. On this episode, Partner Michael Clear and Associate Kaitlyn Pacelli speak with Deborah Robinson, Partner at Art Market Advisors. Deborah emphasizes the importance of early conversations to streamline the
