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Notice 2010-20, 2010-8 IRB 1 (4 February 2010) Update for Weighted Average Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates
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States Scramble to Fill Estate Tax Void
04-Feb-10

Web Sites Preserve Data Access and Final Messages
27-Jan-10

Virginia Bill Would Patch Estate Plans
24-Jan-10

Tactfully Handling a Change of Guardians
24-Jan-10

Finance Writer Highlights Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
19-Jan-10

Which States are the Most Trust-Friendly?
15-Jan-10

2010: Profitable Year for Estate Planners?
11-Jan-10

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07-Jan-10

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07-Jan-10

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Charitable Lead Trusts—A Win-Win Strategy for Donors and Charities
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Exculpatory Clauses May Give Trustees Extra Protection From Liability
Charles W. Pieterse and Charles E. Coates, III - Estate Planning

Amending and Terminating Perpetual Conservation Easements
Nancy A. McLaughlin and Benjamin Machlis - Probate & Property

Post-Mortem Access to Funds From Closely Held Business Interests
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Factors to Consider When Making a Choice-of-Entity Decision
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Quick Take: Dealing with 2511(c) Issue -- 1/28/2010

Should ILIT Trustee Notify Beneficiaries Before Allowing Policy Lapse? -- 1/25/2010

Special Report: Summaries from the 2010 Heckerling Institute -- 1/14/2010

Predicting the Future of the Estate Tax 1/12/2010

What Type of Deed Should be Used to Fund Revocable Trust? -- 12/23/2009

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Life Insurance Trusts in 2010 - McGuire Woods
Brief update discusses strategies for the creation and funding of life insurance trusts at a time when there is no generation-skipping transfer tax.

Federal Estate and Gift Taxes - Congressional Budget Office
Briefing issued December 18, 2009 examines options for federal estate and gift tax legislation and discusses their revenue effects.

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