Portion control – Does your tax apportionment clause divide the estate tax pie for best results?

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Abstract: The tax apportionment clause in a will or living trust specifies how the estate tax burden will be allocated among beneficiaries. Many people view the apportionment clause as little more than boilerplate. But if an estate is large enough to generate a significant estate tax liability, the apportionment clause can have a big impact on an estate plan. This article details the ins and outs of drafting an apportionment clause.