Services

Trusts & Estate Planning

 

Estate Planning

Cantor Arkema’s Estate Planning practice counsels clients to assist them in the transfer of wealth to their chosen beneficiaries. The Firm works closely with each individual to create an estate plan which addresses the issues particular to that client’s circumstances and assists them in implementing their plan. The Firm utilizes a variety of techniques, from simple wills to more complicated vehicles, such as:

• Credit Shelter Trusts
• Living Trusts
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Family Limited Liability Companies
• Family Limited Liability Partnerships
• Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
• Private Foundations
• Crummey Trusts
• Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
• Special Needs Trusts

Estate and Trust Administration

The Firm counsels individuals and institutions serving as fiduciaries, advising them of the legal and tax implications of contemplated courses of action. The Firm works hand in hand with fiduciaries, assisting them with the preparation of various filings, including accountings, disclaimers, fiduciary income tax returns, and state and federal estate tax returns.

 

Attorneys

• R.J. Wheaton