Insights

New Jersey Passes Bill to Eliminate Estate Tax

On October 7, 2016, the New Jersey Legislature voted to pass a bill which will eliminate the...

Riker Danzig Represents Transmar in Cross-Border Joint Venture

Riker Danzig has represented the Transmar Group,  a leading global cocoa supply chain service provider based in...

Riker Danzig Welcomes Four New Associates

The Firm is pleased to welcome four new associates to four areas of the Firm.   Lauren N....

Family Controlled Business Owners, Beware

On August 2, 2016 the Treasury released proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 2704.  If adopted...

Tax, Trusts & Estates Department News

Riker Danzig is pleased to announce that the Tax and Trusts & Estates Department earned a First-Tier...

Portability and the Availability of the New Jersey QTIP Election

This article appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal as part of a larger article entitled “Impact...

Recent Developments in Trusts & Estates

Uniform Trust Code Enacted On January 19, 2016, Governor Christie signed the new Uniform Trust Code into...

Limitations on Using Discounts for Certain Taxable Gifts May Be Imminent

Generally, estate planners employ certain discounting techniques to maximize the benefits of clients’ gifting plans by utilizing...

Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage And Its Inherent Benefits In Obergefell v. Hodges

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-4 vote that the Constitution guarantees the...