A grantor trust is a trust in which the settlor retains control over the trust property or its income to such an extent that the settlor is taxed on the trust's income. The use of grantor trust arrangements has become an important estate planning tool. Owners of grantor trusts may be shareholders of S corporations. A number of desirable and sophisticated estate planning arrangements involve grantor trust status as the starting point. These include grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), grantor retained unitrusts (GRUTs), personal residence trusts (PRTs), qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs) and intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs). The Grantor Trust Answer Book will address the following:

• The grantor trust rules can be found in Code Sections 671through 678. Each of these Sections describes a particular set of rules and circumstances that will cause a trust to be treated as a grantor trust. Each of these Code Sections is discussed in a separate Chapter addressing its rules and requirements.
• Some of the interests retained by a grantor that make a trust a grantor trust also cause inclusion of the trust property in the grantor’s estate. Other interests do not. These distinctions are discussed throughout the publication.
• Separate chapters address the estate planning uses of all types of grantor trusts (GRATs and GRUTs, PRTs and QPRTs, IDGTs).
• Grantor trust issues are involved in the design of certain charitable trusts, notably charitable lead trusts and these are discussed in detail.
• Coverage of foreign grantor trusts which are increasingly a topic of planning interest and government concern is included as well.
• The fact that grantor trusts are subject to special income tax filing and reporting rules is discussed.
• The role grantor trusts may have in planning for life insurance ownership, like kind exchanges and involuntary conversions is also among the issues addressed.

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Updated: June 2012

Today, every international transaction has potential antitrust implications. Before you risk anything in foreign trade, consult the fifth edition of Wilbur L Fugate's Foreign Commerce and the Antitrust Laws. He offers expert analysis of how U.S. antitrust laws affect companies' abilities to import and export goods, invest in foreign companies and enter into joint ventures and other trading arrangements.

It provides in-depth discussion of current statutory and case law, as well as expert analysis of the latest developments, including areas like foreign licensing of intellectual property, transnational mergers and acquisitions, and transportation restrictions and other problems of international distribution. You will find everything you need to ensure protection under - and compliance with - today's far-reaching antitrust and competition laws.

Table of Contents:

• Volume I
  • Chapter 1: Antitrust Statutes – Basic Philosophy and General Interpretation
  • Chapter 2: Jurisdiction Over Foreign Commerce Under the Antitrust Laws
  • Chapter 3: Antitrust Jurisdiction in Personam Over Corporations Operating Abroad
  • Chapter 4: Application of Antitrust Laws to International Trade Practices Generally
  • Chapter 5: Rule of Reason, Ancillary Restraints, and Antitrust Defenses
  • Chapter 6: Monopilization in Foreign Trade
  • Chapter 7: The Webb-Pomerene Act and the Export Trading Company Act
• Volume II
  • Chapter 8: Patents and Technology
  • Chapter 9: Trademarks in Foreign Trade
  • Chapter 10: Foreign Subsidiaries and Acquisitions
  • Chapter 11: Foreign and Foreign-Related Joint Ventures
  • Chapter 12: Foreign Investment – Including Multinational Enterprise Aspects
  • Chapter 13: Auxiliary Antitrust Statutes and Antitrust Provisions of Regulatory Statutes
  • Chapter 14: Nature of Antitrust Judgments and Relief in Foreign Trade
  • Chapter 15: Foreign Antitrust Laws
• Appendices
• Table of cases
• Table of statutes
• Index

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Mark L. Ascher. J.D., LL.M.,

Brings you up to date on the latest developments in this complex and constantly changing area.

Only customers of the existing book, Federal Income Taxation of Estates, Trusts & Beneficiaries should order this product if they are not on a standing order basis to receive supplements.

1. The Income Tax Meaning of Estates and Trusts
2. Decedent's Income Tax Liability for the Year of Death
3. Income in Respect of Decedents
4. Partnership Interests
5. Distributable Net Income
6. The Charitable Deduction
7. Distributions
8. The Passive Activity Rules
9. The Throwback Rule
10. Grantor Trusts
11. Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
12. Termination and Modification
13. The Executor's Personal Liability for Federal Taxes of the Decedent and the Estate

Table of Cases
Table of Internal Revenue Code Sections
Table of Treasury Regulations
Table of Revenue Rulings
Table of Federal Statutes
Table of State Statutes
Table of Uniform and Model Acts
Table of Restatements of Law
Index

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Only customers of the existing book, Federal Income Taxation of Estates, Trusts & Beneficiaries should order this product if you are not on a standing order basis to receive supplements.

Provides step-by-step guidance for dealing with the problems of preparation of the decedent’s final return, characterization of income in respect of a decedent, computation of distributable net income (DNI), the interaction of the system of taxation of trusts and estates and the passive activity rules, the grantor trust rules, and the rules relating to split interest charitable trusts.

CONTENTS:
1.    The Income Tax Meaning of Estates and Trusts
2.    Decedent's Income Tax Liability for the Year of Death
3.    Income in Respect of Decedents
4.    Partnership Interests
5.    Distributable Net Income
6.    The Charitable Deduction
7.    Distributions
8.    The Passive Activity Rules
9.    The Throwback Rule
10.    Grantor Trusts
11.    Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
12.    Termination and Modification
13.    The Executor's Personal Liability for Federal Taxes of the Decedent and the Estate

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Available: June 2012

Author: Mark L. Ascher

Only customers of the existing book, Federal Income Taxation of Estates, Trusts & Beneficiaries should order this product if you are not on a standing order basis to receive supplements.

Provides step-by-step guidance for dealing with the problems of preparation of the decedent’s final return, characterization of income in respect of a decedent, computation of distributable net income (DNI), the interaction of the system of taxation of trusts and estates and the passive activity rules, the grantor trust rules, and the rules relating to split interest charitable trusts.

CONTENTS:

1. The Income Tax Meaning of Estates and Trusts
2. Decedent's Income Tax Liability for the Year of Death
3. Income in Respect of Decedents
4. Partnership Interests
5. Distributable Net Income
6. The Charitable Deduction
7. Distributions
8. The Passive Activity Rules
9. The Throwback Rule
10. Grantor Trusts
11. Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
12. Termination and Modification
13. The Executor's Personal Liability for Federal Taxes of the Decedent and the Estate

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Provides concise, plain-English coverage of fundamental rules for preparing a decedent's final income tax return and highlights the income tax rules for the decedent's estate and related trusts. Also covered are the special rules regarding the taxation of grantor trusts and bankruptcy estates. Fiduciary duties, including liability for filing a return and paying any taxes due on behalf of the estate or trust, are also thoroughly discussed. Examples illustrating these rules are provided throughout

Among the subjects covered in this quick answer reference are:
- Decedent's last return
- Death of a partnership member
- Decedent's stock holdings
- Income tax return of estate or trust
- Grantor trusts
- Beneficiary's tax liability
- Bankruptcy estates
- Fiduciary duties and liabilities

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At the death of the decedent, a separate taxable entity, the decedent's estate, is created. A fiduciary is appointed to take over administration of the decedent's estate. The representative gathers the assets, files the decedent's final income tax return, satisfies tax liabilities, oversees creation and funding of any testamentary trusts, which become separate taxpaying entities. The estate is liable for the tax on the income received during the period of its administration and the fiduciary oversees preparation of all tax forms required including the final income tax return and any estate and gift tax returns that are due.

This book provides concise, plain-English coverage of these issues and more. It presents the fundamental rules for preparing a decedent's final income tax return and highlights the income tax rules for the decedent's estate and related trusts. Also covered are the special rules regarding the taxation of grantor trusts and bankruptcy estates. Fiduciary duties, including liability for filing a return and paying any taxes due on behalf of the estate or trust, are also thoroughly discussed.

Among the subjects covered in this quick answer reference are:

• Decedent's last return
• Death of a partnership member
• Decedent's stock holdings
• Income tax return of estate or trust
• Grantor trusts
• Beneficiary's tax liability
• Bankruptcy estates
• Fiduciary duties and liabilities

Published: June 2012

Comprehensive coverage is the hallmark of Examples & Explanations: Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Fifth Edition. It combines textual material with well-written examples, explanations, and questions to test students’ comprehension and provide them with practice in applying information to fact patterns. It includes comprehensive questions which present a variety of issues in one fact situation.

Topics covered:

• Transfer of death deeds
• Self-settled spendthrift trusts
• The Rule Against Perpetuities reform
• Federal Gift, Estate, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
• Uniform Trust Code
• The rights of same-sex partners
• Medicaid planning
• Physician-assisted suicide
• Intestacy
• Wills and trusts, including non-probate assets
• Disability and death planning
• Malpractice and professional responsibility

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Trusts have become extremely valuable tools when planning for the continuance of a person's estate, and are often used in business succession planning as well. For example, discretionary trusts are one of the most flexible tax planning tools available. However, there are many types of trusts, and each can be used to tailor specific planning needs.



Just as trusts are a valuable tool, there are also many tax and legal traps that one needs to be cognizant of when using them in client situations. For example, the very creation of the trust can be particularly troublesome if it is not set up with the correct attributes or if assets are not transferred to it correctly.

This 2 hour webinar will provide a practical and complete overview of the legal definitions and considerations of various trust types, as well as reviewing important tax considerations when planning with trusts. Examples of suggested tax planning structures and related tips will also be provided.



More specifically, topics covered will include:

• What elements are required for a properly created trust
• Tax issues to review when creating a trust and in particular the tax attribution rules
• Review of types of trusts used in estate and business planning - including insurance trusts, spendthrift trusts, asset protection trusts, private foundation trusts and trusts created for probate and estate tax minimization and income splitting
• Change of trustees - change of control from a tax perspective
• What are the tax and other limitations of amending a trust once created
• What ongoing obligations do trustees have to beneficiaries, including reporting and trust accounting

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The authority of Antitrust Law is second to none. It has been cited more than 50 times by both the Supreme Court and FTC and more than 1,000 times by the federal courts. Most recently it was cited by the Supreme Court in Pacific Bell v LinkLine Communications.

No other source gives you all the law to avoid antitrust liability as you plan marketing strategies, develop pricing policies, structure mergers and prove - or defend against - antitrust injury, monopolization, conspiracy and other allegations. It includes real-world examples and in-depth examination of thousands of cases.

In 2008, the USDOJ Antitrust Division presented Hovenkamp with the prestigious John Sherman Award. This annual award is given for outstanding contributions to the field of antitrust law, the protection of American consumers and the preservation of economic liberty.

The latest release includes Volumes 3, 3A and 3B of the Third Edition, which have been revised and greatly expanded.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Objectives of the Antitrust Laws
• Chapter 2: Domain of the Antitrust Laws: Jurisdiction, Immunities, and Exclusion from Coverage
• Chapter 3: The System of Remedies: Basic Issues
• Chapter 4: The Economic Basis for Antitrust Policy
• Chapter 5: Market Power and Market Definition
• Chapter 6: Monopolization
• Chapter 7: Monopolization: Particular Exclusionary Practices
• Chapter 8: Power and the Power-Conduct Relationship in Monopolization and Attempt
• Chapter 9: Mergers: Generally and Horizontal
• Chapter 10: Vertical Mergers
• Chapter 11: Conglomerate Mergers
• Chapter 12: Partial Acquisitions and Post-Acquisition Evidence
• Chapter 13: Interlocking Directors
• Chapter 14: Conspiracy, Horizontal and Vertical
• Chapter 15: "Rule of Reason" and "Per Se Rule" - General Issues
• Chapter 16: Vertical Distribution Restraints Limiting Intrabrand Competition
• Chapter 17: Tying Arrangements
• Chapter 18: Exclusive Dealing and Related Practices
• Chapter 19: Horizontal Agreements: An Introduction
• Chapter 20: Horizontal Agreements Limiting Participants' Output
• Chapter 21: Horizontal Agreements Facilitating Development, Production, or Distribution
• Chapter 22: Horizontal Agreements Excluding Rivals
• Chapter 23: The Robinson-Patman Act
• Chapter 24: State Antitrust Law: A Brief Introduction
• Complete Table of Contents
• Chapter Table of Cases
• Index

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A Practical Guide to Estates and Trusts provides pertinent estate and trust compliance information for professionals who complete tax returns for estates and trusts. Accountants and lawyers who provide advice on the administration of estates or trusts will find the tips and checklists provided by the author, helpful in the planning process.

Since the last edition was published, there have been substantial changes that impact estate planning in the form of budgetary pronouncements, legislative changes, new case law, and CRA administrative positions.

The new edition of A Practical Guide to Estates and Trusts has been updated to include:

• all legislative changes to October 2010
• new CRA administrative filing requirements
• new CRA technical interpretations
• new court cases with respect to trust residency determination

Other topics covered include:

• Estate Administration
• Calculating Income Taxes Payable
• Income and Capital Interest in Trusts
• Family Trusts
• Executor's Compensation
• Estate Accounting
• Capital Gains Deduction
• Allocations – Designations
• Anti-Avoidance Rules
• The 21-Year Deemed Disposition Rule

The author provides guidance on completing appropriate Canada Revenue Agency forms. Selected Interpretation Bulletins and Information Circulars are reproduced to further assist in the completion of the relevant forms.

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