Editor's note: Although we don't frequently post articles aimed at advisors with individual clients, we thought the information in this article would still be useful to some readers.
While the GOP tax reform framework clearly calls for a complete repeal of both the estate tax and the generation skipping transfer (GST) tax, the lack of details offered by the plan has created a confusing planning environment for clients—especially high net worth clients.
If one thing is certain, it is that the framework creates an era of uncertainty for clients whose estates would be valued above the estate tax exemption amount (currently $5.49 million per individual).
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