LANCASTER, PA, January 21, 2011 (Press-News.org) Taxpayers may want to update their wills in 2011 to take advantage of new tax benefits introduced in the recent Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act, according to estate planning lawyer Patti Spencer.
Spencer Law Firm (www.spencerlawfirm.com), a Lancaster PA trust and estates law firm, is hosting two educational tax planning seminars, one for members of the public on January 26th, and a second seminar on January 27th for attorneys, accountants, and financial planners. Both morning seminars will take place at the Eden Resort & Suites.
"Taxpayers who want to minimize their estate and business tax payments need to understand the many provisions that can help them save money," said Spencer, a frequent speaker on tax planning and estate administration matters. "Attendees at these seminars will get an in-depth overview of how the tax law changes will affect their estates."
The many loyal readers of trust and estate attorney Patti Spencer, author of the weekly "Taxing Matters" column in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, will now have an opportunity to meet the author in person as she conducts two lively and informative seminars.
Interested parties can choose from the two seminars below. Advance registration is requested.
Public Seminar
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
8:30 am- 10:30 am. $15 per person or $25 per couple
Business owners, retirees, parents, and other taxpayers will learn how and when to use trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, medical directives, and insurance ownership under the new tax law.
Professional Seminar
Thursday, January 27, 2011
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., $35 per person
Accountants, attorneys, and financial planners will learn what the tax law means for their practice. Topics will include:
-- Reunification of estate and gift taxes
-- 35% top rate
-- $5 million exemption for estate, gift and GST tax
-- Modified carryover basis
-- Portability of unused exemptions
-- Exemption amount indexed for inflation in 2012
Location: Both events will be held at the Eden Resort and Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA. A continental breakfast will be served.
RSVP to Spencer Law Firm at 717-394-1131 or deb@spencerlawfirm.com
About Spencer Law Firm
Spencer Law Firm of Lancaster, PA provides legal assistance to individuals, families, business owners, attorneys and accountants. Practicing solely in the field of trusts, estates, and tax law, the firm combines a comprehensive knowledge of estate planning, estate administration and taxation with the use of state-of-the-art technology.
Founder Patti S. Spencer is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney, author and educator. She is a peer-nominated Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Her publications include "Pennsylvania Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Library" (Data Trace, 2007), and "Your Estate Matters" (AuthorHouse, 2005). Her blogs include www.pennsylvaniafiduciarylitigation.com and www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com. Learn more at www.spencerlawfirm.com.
Estate Planning Attorney Patti Spencer of Spencer Law Firm to Host Seminars on New Tax Laws
Tax planning tips for wills and trusts in 2011 will be the topic of a January 26th seminar for the public and a January 27th seminar for attorneys, accountants, and financial planners. Recent tax law changes will be presented by Ms. Spencer.
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[Press-News.org] Estate Planning Attorney Patti Spencer of Spencer Law Firm to Host Seminars on New Tax LawsTax planning tips for wills and trusts in 2011 will be the topic of a January 26th seminar for the public and a January 27th seminar for attorneys, accountants, and financial planners. Recent tax law changes will be presented by Ms. Spencer.