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Tax Changes: Where Do We Stand Right Now?

As of the time of this post, there is still no deal on President Biden’s Build Back Better program. However, it is possible a vote may take place in Congress today to move the legislation along to the Senate. While the proposed bill is changing every day, it appears that a lot of the estate […]

Proposal to Tax Billionaires for Unrealized Appreciation

This past weekend, President Biden met with various Senators and Representatives to discuss how to pay for his Build Back Better agenda. The President supports a proposal to tax billionaires each year for the unrealized appreciation on their investment and business assets, even if the investment was not sold. Currently, taxes are only assessed after […]

Tax Law Changes Could Mean More Americans Will Pay Estate Taxes

We have written about the impending tax law changes several times over the past few months. While we might sound like a broken record, the message is worth repeating. Changes are coming and now is the time to prepare! One highly anticipated change is the reduction of the estate tax exemption to about $6 million […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

So many of us have loved ones who have been impacted by breast cancer. It is news that no one wants to hear, yet, 1 and 8 women in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Today, we would like to share the story of one of our valuable team members and dear […]

Welcome to Our New Associate, James Crosland, Esq.

Altman & Associates, is excited to announce that James Crosland, Esq. has joined us as an estate planning associate! James adds a wealth of knowledge and experience to our estate law practice. Prior to joining the team, James served as general counsel to a variety of small businesses and guided individuals through the estate administration […]

The Latest on Proposed Tax Law Changes

Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee proposed tax legislation to fund the President's $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, which includes measures related to climate change, family aid, and expansions to Medicare. This "Build Back Better" legislation addresses corporate, international, and individual income tax changes and changes to the gift and estate tax laws. As […]

Sweeping Tax Reform on the Horizon - What You Need to Know

There has been an ongoing internal debate inside the Democratic party on how to move forward with a new tax plan. Democrats are tasked with solving for how to leverage tax increases to pay for the Biden administration’s budget resolution, which includes $3.5 trillion in spending for Medicare and Medicaid expansions, drug price reductions, green energy subsidies, […]

In Remembrance of September 11th, 2001

This 20th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we remember all those who innocently went to work that day and the brave souls who went in after them. Tributes will take place around the world in remembrance. We've chosen to highlight two: A September 11 observance will be live-streamed worldwide tomorrow at […]

Tax Changes Are Coming: The Time to Prepare is NOW.

The Senate passed a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill on August 10th and now the proposed $3.5 trillion-dollar reconciliation bill will be taken up in the Senate before making its way to Congress, where it is expected to pass narrowly without Republican approval. The reconciliation bill will need to include a host of substantial tax […]

Britney Spears Court Case Brings Conservatorship to the National Stage

Estate planning often makes the news when wealthy celebrities die and leave behind messy multi-million dollar estates. Over the last few weeks, however, estate law is making headlines thanks to pop music icon Britney Spears and her highly controversial conservatorship. Ms. Spears, who is 39 years old, is petitioning the court to release her from […]

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Tax Changes: Where Do We Stand Right Now?

Proposal to Tax Billionaires for Unrealized Appreciation

Tax Law Changes Could Mean More Americans Will Pay Estate Taxes

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Welcome to Our New Associate, James Crosland, Esq.

The Latest on Proposed Tax Law Changes

Sweeping Tax Reform on the Horizon - What You Need to Know

In Remembrance of September 11th, 2001

Tax Changes Are Coming: The Time to Prepare is NOW.

Britney Spears Court Case Brings Conservatorship to the National Stage

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