Beware of pre-October 22, 1942 general powers of appointment.Are assets subject to a general power of appointment (GPOA) includible in the powerholder’s estate? Generally, yes.However, for trusts established before October 22, 1942, there’s an exception in which the assets subject to the GPOA aren’t necessarily includible in the estate of the powerholder.Practitioners should be aware of this as these trusts wind down.Co-authored with Emily B.
The Sunshine State offers a host of financial and tax benefits. Florida residents likely enjoy significantly reduced tax obligations compared to many other states.Florida does not impose a personal income tax, an inheritance tax, a gift tax, or an intangible personal property tax.The more ties you have to Florida, the more likely your Florida domicile will be respected.
In the July–August issue of our monthly flagship publication, we feature:On the Record by Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth, where he explains why—despite the fact that a U.S.–China trade truce, impending Fed rate cuts, and all-time S&P 500 highs are quite encouraging for the economy and markets—we are more cautious on these drivers heading into the second half of the year.
