Estates & Trusts

Cherry Bekaert’s Estate & Trusts professionals are here to provide you and your family guidance in all areas of estate tax planning and trust tax planning.

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How Do I Protect My Estate and Family by Planning Today?

Planning for you and your family’s future is an important and ongoing process. Your estate tax planning and trust tax planning progress should be regularly reviewed to ensure your current goals and objectives are addressed.

Effective estate tax planning minimizes estate taxes and provides asset protection for your family and future generations. When you need guidance on personal matters or trust taxes from trusted advisors, Cherry Bekaert is here to carefully understand and work with your individual family and financial situation. Our experience with high-net-worth individuals and owners of closely held companies – as well as our expertise in business valuations, business operations and international tax – allows us to properly provide guidance in all areas of estate tax planning and trust taxes.

"We understand the importance of estate tax planning and trust tax planning as a critical component of securing your family's future. Our team of trusted advisors works closely with you to provide tailored solutions that minimize estate taxes, protect assets and address current goals and objectives."
Mike Kirkman
Estate, Trust & Gift Tax Leader

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Secure Your Family's Financial Future With Cherry Bekaert's Estate and Trust Tax Planning Services

Take control of your family's financial future and protect your assets through effective estate tax planning and trust tax planning. With Cherry Bekaert's expert guidance, you can minimize estate taxes, address current goals and objectives, and secure your legacy for future generations.

Our Estate and Trust Tax Planning Services

Tax Planning and Compliance

  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning (Domestic & International): Guidance on tax-efficient gifting strategies and wealth transfer planning.
  • Transfer Taxes Mitigation: Strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes.
  • Taxation for Trusts and Estates: Expert guidance on tax compliance and planning for trusts and estates.
  • Tax Compliance Services: Ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  • Fiduciary Tax Services Including Estate & Trust Accounting: Management of financial affairs and regulatory compliance.

Asset and Wealth Protection

  • Asset Protection Planning: Safeguarding assets from creditors or legal claims.
  • Family Office Consulting: Advising on organizational structure, governance and succession for family offices.

Focused Planning

  • Special Needs Planning: Financial planning and government benefits assistance for families with disabled dependents.
  • Business Succession Planning: Planning for the future transition or sale of businesses.
  • Charitable Gifting Strategies: Maximizing tax benefits of charitable donations while supporting philanthropic goals.

Tax Planning and Compliance

  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning (Domestic & International): Guidance on tax-efficient gifting strategies and wealth transfer planning.
  • Transfer Taxes Mitigation: Strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes.
  • Taxation for Trusts and Estates: Expert guidance on tax compliance and planning for trusts and estates.
  • Tax Compliance Services: Ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  • Fiduciary Tax Services Including Estate & Trust Accounting: Management of financial affairs and regulatory compliance.

Asset and Wealth Protection

  • Asset Protection Planning: Safeguarding assets from creditors or legal claims.
  • Family Office Consulting: Advising on organizational structure, governance and succession for family offices.

Focused Planning

  • Special Needs Planning: Financial planning and government benefits assistance for families with disabled dependents.
  • Business Succession Planning: Planning for the future transition or sale of businesses.
  • Charitable Gifting Strategies: Maximizing tax benefits of charitable donations while supporting philanthropic goals.
Case Study

Protecting Family Assets and Future Generations With Proactive Estate Planning

Discover how Cherry Bekaert helped a real estate business in proactive estate planning, securing their family assets amidst tax changes.

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Michael G. Kirkman

Estate, Trust & Gift Tax Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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