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Beyond Grantmaking: Why Estate Planners Should Prepare Clients For The Next Generation Of Philanthropy
Estate planners can better serve clients by looking beyond traditional charitable giving to flexible philanthropic strategies that reflect clients' goals, values and desire for lasting impact across generations. The article explores how modern philanthropy extends beyond tax-deductible donations to include impact investments, giving circles, and mission-aligned business structures. Discover five practical ways estate planners can initiate more meaningful philanthropic conversations and draft documents that
United States Wealth Mgt
WL
Withers LLP
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NIL Changed the Money Timeline. Athlete Planning Needs to Catch Up.
Young athletes are earning significant income through NIL deals before turning professional, yet traditional financial advisory models introduce legal and estate planning too late in their careers. How can the sports industry better protect athletes' wealth by establishing coordinated advisory teams, trust structures, and comprehensive planning during the NIL era rather than waiting until after major contracts are signed?
United States Wealth Mgt
FL
Fennemore
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Navigating Florida’s New Trust, Probate And Series LLC Statutes
Florida has enacted significant statutory changes affecting trust administration, probate procedures, and business entity formation. These reforms introduce streamlined nonjudicial processes for trustee discharge, expand access to simplified probate administration, and establish a new framework for protected series LLCs that offers enhanced asset protection and operational flexibility for estate planners and business owners.
United States Wealth Mgt
WL
Withers LLP
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Strong First Quarter Results For The BVI Financial Services Sector
The British Virgin Islands financial services sector has demonstrated remarkable strength in early 2026, with new company incorporations surging 10% year-over-year to reach the highest first-quarter performance in four years. The jurisdiction's expanding ecosystem now encompasses over 362,000 active companies, growing fintech and virtual asset services, and more than 2,000 registered investment funds, signaling sustained global confidence in BVI structures for cross-border transactions.
British Virgin Islands Wealth Mgt
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O'Neal Webster
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Beyond Grantmaking: Why Estate Planners Should Prepare Clients For The Next Generation Of Philanthropy
Estate planners can better serve clients by looking beyond traditional charitable giving to flexible philanthropic strategies that reflect clients' goals, values and desire for lasting impact across generations. The article explores how modern philanthropy extends beyond tax-deductible donations to include impact investments, giving circles, and mission-aligned business structures. Discover five practical ways estate planners can initiate more meaningful philanthropic conversations and draft documents that
United States Wealth Mgt
WL
Withers LLP
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Joshua Rubenstein Co-Authors Chapter In A Guide To International Estate Planning
Joshua S. Rubenstein of Katten's Private Wealth Department co-authored a chapter in the newly released third edition of the American Bar Association's comprehensive guide to international estate planning. The publication addresses the growing complexity of cross-border wealth management as families and assets increasingly span multiple jurisdictions. Written by leading international practitioners and tax professionals, the guide provides essential insights for lawyers, fiduciaries, family office professiona
United States Family
KM
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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NIL Changed the Money Timeline. Athlete Planning Needs to Catch Up.
Young athletes are earning significant income through NIL deals before turning professional, yet traditional financial advisory models introduce legal and estate planning too late in their careers. How can the sports industry better protect athletes' wealth by establishing coordinated advisory teams, trust structures, and comprehensive planning during the NIL era rather than waiting until after major contracts are signed?
United States Wealth Mgt
FL
Fennemore
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Using Offshore Trusts For Private Equity Investments And Wealth Preservation
High-net-worth individuals and private equity investors increasingly explore offshore trusts as sophisticated wealth planning tools that may provide enhanced asset protection, investment management flexibility, and multigenerational wealth preservation. Understanding the strategic benefits, tax implications, and compliance requirements of these complex structures is essential for entrepreneurs, executives, and families seeking to protect significant holdings while maintaining appropriate control and meeting
United States Wealth Mgt
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MGO CPA LLP
Podcast
Ep. 69 – International Lives And The New Reality Of Estate Planning (Podcast)
Today's families are increasingly global, with assets, homes, citizenships, and loved ones spanning multiple jurisdictions. Michael Clear hosts a conversation with Carolyn Reers and Suzanne Shier about the forces driving cross-border planning challenges, from globally mobile families and international philanthropy to cultural competency, compliance, and succession laws around the world.
United States Wealth Mgt
WD
Wiggin & Dana
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