Resources

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3/2012

Put Your Trust in Your Trustee…But Keep Your Powder Dry

March 1, 2012

Rashad Wareh is a Panelist on “Trustee Control Issues and Structuring for the Untrusting”  at the International Bar Association 17th International Wealth Transfer Practice Conference in London, England.…

Decanting: A Statutory Cornucopia

March 1, 2012

In certain circumstances, trustees may want to change the terms of an irrevocable trust. This can be accomplished by decanting, which typically refers to a pour over of funds from…

2/2012

What Every Estate Planner Needs to Know About International Estate Planning (February 2012)

February 11, 2012

Andrew Stone presents “What Every Estate Planner Needs to Know About International Estate Planning” at Milwaukee Mid-Winter Estate Planning Clinic.…

11/2011

Single Family Office Exemption from Registration as Investment Adviser

November 17, 2011

It is not unusual for international family clients to handle the investment of their wealth personally. The family office is often established, and hires staff, with the express goal of…

Tax Lawyers in the Game and on Stage

November 1, 2011

Rashad Wareh chairs panel discussions on “Tax Planning for Athletes, Sports, Leagues, Entertainers and Related Persons” at International Bar Association 2011 Annual Meeting in Dubai.…

9/2011

Preparing for the New Era of Family Office Regulation – Non-Compliance is Not an Option

September 1, 2011

Miles Padgett presents, “Preparing for the New Era of Family Office Regulation – Non-Compliance is Not an Option,” to the Family Office Exchange, September 2011…

What is Guardianship?

September 1, 2011

Tara Rao authoris What is Guardianship?, Khaasbaat, September 2011.…

SEC Rules on the Family Office

September 1, 2011

Family offices must now square the corners of their ownership and investment process with a new regulation. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) fundamentally changes the…

8/2011

Overview of US Tax and Reporting System

August 18, 2011

US persons, both individuals and trusts, and non-US persons with US investments have seen an increase in their US tax reporting obligations over the last few years. Download…

6/2011

New Guidance and Forms to Report Foreign Accounts and Use of Trust Property

June 2, 2011

After passing major tax legislation in 2010 and following up with some regulations and guidance notices, the US tax authorities have now released. June 2, 2011. Download…