Networking Event with FPA-CNY: Planning for the 2026 Sunset (RSVP by 12/13)
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EPC CNY Monthly Meeting in conjunction with FPA-CNY
December 18th at 11:45am at Drumlins Country Club (in-person only) - Registrations must be received by 12/13/24.
Topic: Planning for the 2026 Sunset
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018 through 2025. In 2024 individuals can leave their heirs up to $13.61 million, minus any prior gifts made during life, without federal estate tax liability. As of January 1, 2026, this federal estate and gift tax exemption will be cut in half, and adjusted for inflation, unless it is extended. Counsel must carefully consider planning strategies and estate plan modifications in light of the potential sunset of the gift and estate tax exemptions. This presentation will review critical planning considerations to reduce the value of the estate to minimize or avoid estate taxes.
Speakers: Erika Hooker, Esq. & Cameron Bernard, Esq. of Bousquet Holstein, PLLC
Erika Hooker, Esq is an Associate Attorney in the Trusts and Estates and Agriculture Practice Groups. A native of the Central New York region and having grown up and worked in the agriculture community, Erika has a specific knowledge of succession planning for family farms. She cares deeply about understandning her client's individual background and needs. Erika appreciates how this affects each individual's estate planning and works to find a plan tailored to every client's requirements. She believes in a practical approach to law with an emphasis on being diligent and responsive for her clients.
Cameron Bernard, Esq understands that planning your estate can be a difficult task, especially where underlying family dynamics play a role. Cameron endeavors to learn about his client's values and goals to develop an estate plan that suits their needs. He also advises trustees in their administration of trusts and prepares fiduciary income tax returns for estates and trusts. Cameron's practice involves advising clients with respect to the design and implementation of pension and employee benefit plans, including tax-qualified retirement plans, 403(b) plans, non-qualified deferred compensations plans, cafeteria plans, and other fringe benefit plans. In addiiton to advising entities, Cameron also advises other attorneys and individuals with respect to the division of retirement assets upon divorce.
*One hour of Continuing Legal Education credit in the area of Professional Practice provided by Mackenzie Hughes LLP, a NYS CLE Accredited Provider, is available for attorneys who attend in-person. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
One CE credit has been granted by The CFP Board.
