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Professors' Corner—Death and Taxes: Dynasty Trusts and Wealth in America

Victoria Haneman, Bridget Crawford, Allison Tait, and Andrea Boyack

According to idiom, death and taxes are both certain, the US trust system has established a means for the wealthy to avoid paying the latter upon the occurrence of the former. Dynasty trusts have come under attack as a mechanism that facilitates tax avoidance and perpetuates wealth inequality. This will analyze dynasty trusts and consider the benefits and burdens of this estate planning device.