Making Gifts Can Reduce Illinois Estate TaxesBy Robert J. KolasaDecember 2012Article, Page 646Recent Illinois legislation established higher estate tax exclusion amounts. Learn how clients can use gifts to substantially reduce Illinois estate taxes.
The Illinois QTIP Election to the RescueBy Robert J. KolasaDecember 2009Article, Page 612Big news for estate planners - the new Illinois QTIP lets clients use the full federal exclusion without Illinois estate tax consequences.
How to use Gifts to reduce Illinois estate taxesBy Robert J. KolasaNovember 2008Article, Page 580In 2009, federal and Illinois estate taxes will be "decoupled." Here's how estate planners can use gifts to help clients pay less.
