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2022 Federal and State Tax Law Update

December 1, 2022

Various legislative and administrative tax proposals have been introduced in 2022 that would dramatically change the estate, gift and income tax environment.  In this presentation, entitled “2022 Federal and State Tax Law Update,” Rachel Rhein Zarghami, a Counsel in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group, reviews those proposals and what it might mean for you.  (12:12)

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Domicile and Residence Planning

December 1, 2022

The pandemic caused a lot of families to change their state of residence or remain in a state in which they did not previously reside.  (14:47)

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The Basis of Marriage: Florida Community Property Trusts

December 1, 2022

The Florida Community Property Trust legislation that was enacted on July 1, 2021 that would allow married couples living in non-community property states to receive a full “stepped-up” income tax basis upon the death of either spouse. (21:11)

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Questions to Consider When Using a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

December 1, 2022

Brendan P. Snowden explores the reasons why an LLC might be useful and what to consider when structuring an LLC.  (24:11)

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Estate Planning:  When Kids Become Adults

December 1, 2022

Elizabeth A. Falkoff, an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group, covers basic wills, living wills and powers of attorney that should be in place when a person turns 18 years old.  (10:21)

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Estate Planning with Cryptocurrency

December 1, 2022

Daniel G. Johnson, a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group, discusses the opportunities for clients who want to incorporate cryptocurrency, nonfungible tokens and other digital assets into their estate planning.  (22:10)

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Postmortem Planning

November 2, 2021

In this video, ACTEC (The American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel) Fellows, Laura Weintraub Beck, Vice Chairman and Chair of the Private Clients Group of Cummings & Lockwood LLC and Jonathan P. (JP) Lee of Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC give a concise summary of estate tax planning, disclaiming, decanting, portability options and the impact of pre-mortem decisions on postmortem planning.

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Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group

July 23, 2020

In this video, John W. Cannavino provides an overview of Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group and the firm’s experience in Federal, State and Probate Courts and with national arbitration and mediation forums.  (4:30)

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Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Commercial Real Estate Group

July 16, 2020

In this video, Jonathan B. Mills provides an overview of Cummings & Lockwood’s Commercial Real Estate Group, including a description of  the firm’s experience, client base and legal services which encompass commercial real estate sales and acquisitions, commercial real development, commercial real estate leasing and commercial real estate financing.  (3:45)

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Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Corporate & Finance Group

July 9, 2020

In this video, Joel Schechter provides an overview of Cummings & Lockwood’s Corporate & Finance Group, which provides a broad range of legal services including corporate entity formation, corporate governance and  acquisitions and financings, as well as specialized services such as franchise law and entertainment and sports law.  (5:01)

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An Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group

July 5, 2020

In this video, Laura Weintraub Beck provides an overview of Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group which provides a broad array of trusts and estates services to individuals, families, family offices, closely held businesses and private foundations.  (3:56)

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An Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood

May 31, 2020

In this video, Jonathan B. Mills discusses the 110 year history of Cummings & Lockwood, a law firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut; the establishment of six offices in Connecticut and Florida; its four main practice areas which include Private Clients, Corporate & Finance, Litigation and Commercial Real Estate; and its clients which include private clients and commercial enterprises.  (5:30)

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