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Estate planning with a foreign twist
October / November 2019
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 973
Abstract: If a married couple includes a non-U.S. citizen spouse, there are special estate planning rules to take into account, such as a significantly smaller estate tax exemption. This article explains the differences in estate tax law for couples when both spouses are U.S. citizens vs. when one spouse is a non-U.S. citizen. A sidebar details the benefits of using a qualified domestic trust.
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File the claim – Court examines insurer’s duties under its policy
March / April 2010
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 973
Abstract: Insurance is important to any construction project. But contractors are often hesitant to file a claim if their odds of a favorable result appear slim. As one recent case shows, however, the effort to file a claim can pay off no matter what the result. At a minimum, contractors most likely can get their attorneys’ fees and court costs paid by the insurer. This article looks at the details, while a sidebar lists two specific protections a business should receive in exchange for its premiums.