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If you want to protect your assets from creditors, predators, and estate taxes (and possibly an ex-spouse!), Wealthy and Wise with Gideon Rothschild is the blog to read. Attorney Gideon Rothschild is an estate planner with more than 30 years of experience advising clients—now you can follow his posts as he takes you through many of the effective strategies that can protect your hard-earned wealth for generations to come. And with the new tax law upon us, read Wealthy and Wise with Gideon Rothschild for “legal loopholes” to maximize your estate now and in the future.

How Your Trust Can Avoid Taxes by Changing States
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How Your Trust Can Avoid Taxes by Changing States

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | October 28, 2019

You can completely avoid state income tax on a trust’s income based on guidelines from a recent US Supreme Court ruling. Here’s how.

The Right Way to Leave a Bequest for the Care of Your Pet
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The Right Way to Leave a Bequest for the Care of Your Pet

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | March 18, 2019

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do to provide money for the care of your pet after you die.

Be Cautious When Naming Beneficiaries for Your IRA
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Be Cautious When Naming Beneficiaries for Your IRA

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | February 18, 2019

As many readers are aware, IRAs can offer many benefits including the ability to defer taxes on the money placed…

Here’s Who You Should Appoint as Your Executor or Trustee—and Who to Definitely Not Appoint
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Here’s Who You Should Appoint as Your Executor or Trustee—and Who to Definitely Not Appoint

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | December 24, 2018

Defaulting to the easiest or most obvious choice for your executor or trustee can have bad consequences—for your estate and your family.

How To Erase Potentially Giant Capital Gains Taxes
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How To Erase Potentially Giant Capital Gains Taxes

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | November 5, 2018

There’s a legal technique for giving away, and then receiving back, appreciated assets that wipes out your capital gain exposure. But know the danger, too.

Are You a Trustee of a Life Insurance Trust? Know Your Obligations!
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Are You a Trustee of a Life Insurance Trust? Know Your Obligations!

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | August 6, 2018

Being trustee of a life insurance trust is not just an honorary title—you really do have some key responsibilities that you must perform.