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Estate Gift and Trust - Review of Current Legislation, Court Cases and IRS Guidance

2 CPE Credits $41.00/credit hour
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Estate, gift, and trust planning continues to evolve as Congress, the Treasury Department, and the courts introduce legislative changes, regulatory guidance, and judicial interpretations that directly impact client strategies. Staying current is critical for professionals advising individuals, families, and fiduciaries—particularly as exemption amounts, planning tools, and enforcement priorities remain subject to rapid change.

In this timely course, Michael Miranda provides a comprehensive review of the most recent developments affecting estate, gift, and trust taxation. Participants will explore current federal exemption and exclusion amounts, compare federal and state transfer tax thresholds, and examine how recent legislation and IRS guidance influence planning decisions. The program also highlights significant court cases shaping estate planning outcomes, offering practical insight into risk management and compliance.

Designed for professionals who want to proactively update and refine client plans, this course connects legislative and judicial developments with practical planning techniques. Attendees will leave with the tools needed to reassess existing strategies, identify planning opportunities, and confidently navigate today’s complex estate and gift tax landscape.

Per the IRS Education Provider Standards this course must be COMPLETED by 12/31/2029 to receive credits. NOTE: Go to My Professional Profile in your CCH CPELink account settings to ensure your name, and PTIN number; matches your PTIN card

Publication Date: August 2026

Designed For
This course is designed for professionals who need to stay current on estate, gift, and trust planning developments and apply them effectively in client engagements.

Topics Covered

  • Recent federal legislation affecting estate, gift, and trust taxation
  • Current exemption, exclusion, and tax rate considerations
  • IRS guidance, including regulations, revenue rulings, and administrative updates
  • Analysis of significant recent estate and trust court cases
  • Planning implications arising from legislative and judicial developments
  • Revisiting advanced estate planning tools such as spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs)
  • Intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs) and related planning strategies
  • Portability elections and their strategic use in estate plans

Learning Objectives

  • Compare current federal estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts with applicable state estate and inheritance tax thresholds
  • Apply recent legislative and regulatory guidance issued by the Treasury Department and the IRS to estate and gift planning scenarios
  • Interpret IRS guidance, including private letter rulings and chief counsel memoranda, to evaluate potential planning benefits and risks
  • Analyze significant recent court decisions and assess their impact on estate, trust, and gift planning strategies
  • Develop compliant, effective estate, trust, and gift planning recommendations in light of current legal authority

Level
Intermediate

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
General understanding of estate, trust and gift tax matters

Advance Preparation
None

Instructor

Michael Miranda

Michael R. Miranda, CPA, NQPA, AEP® is the owner of MIRANDA CPA & Consulting LLC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With more than 50 years of experience in taxation, estate planning, retirement plans, and consulting, he advises individuals, businesses, and professional advisors on complex tax and wealth transfer issues.
A nationally recognized speaker, Michael presents professional education programs throughout the United States on federal taxation, estate and gift planning, retirement plans, fiduciary taxation, and emerging tax developments. His practical and engaging teaching style has made him a favorite among CPAs, attorneys, financial advisors, and other tax professionals.

Michael serves on the Boards of Directors of National Advisors Trust Company of Kansas and National Advisors Trust Company of South Dakota and holds the CPA, NQPA, and AEP® professional designations.
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