Posts by Fatima Hasan

“This commentary provides a discussion of the recent case of Tarpey v. U.S., where the court determined that the taxpayer, who also served as an appraiser, was subject to the substantial penalty regime under the “Promoting abusive tax shelters” provision of IRC § 6700 as a result of furnishing appraisals to donors of at least…

Don’t Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning For Your Pets It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, and a large…

Divorce marks a transformative chapter in life, requiring important adjustments in various areas, including estate planning. Post-divorce, it’s important to revisit your estate plan. Revisions are necessary to reflect your new status and make sure that your wishes are accurately reflected and your assets are distributed pursuant to your wishes. In this post, we will…