10 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan

Many people tend to believe that estate planning is something they can do once, and it is done. They made decisions several years ago about who should receive their assets after their death, who should serve as executor to administer their estates, and who should be...

New Wave of U.S. Sanctions Targeting Russia

Effective February 23, 2024, the U.S. government imposed blocking (SDN) sanctions under Russia-related Executive Order 14024 on approximately 500 individuals and entities, primarily but not exclusively in Russia, and added 93 entities to the Commerce Department’s...

2024 Non-Citizen U.S. Transfer Tax Overview

Overview Individuals who are neither United States citizens nor U.S. “domiciled” (U.S. resident with an intention to remain indefinitely in the U.S.) are subject to a less favorable estate tax planning environment.  In 2024, individuals who are U.S. citizens and...