The 2017 Tax Act has shifted the focus of estate planning clients who used to be concerned about minimizing transfer taxes. Within the context of current law, clients with a net worth of under $11 million are more concerned with issues such as the following:

• Whether trusts are a necessary part of an estate plan

• Utilizing powers of appointment for income tax and non-tax purposes

• Minimizing trust level income taxes

• Ensuring the availability of basis step-up

Location Berkshire Bank, 25 Main Street, Lenox, MA.

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