Article Written for:  Journal of Accountancy

A doubled estate/gift tax exemption makes policies less necessary, while more favorable basis rules decrease gain on their sale.

Article Written for:  ABA Property and Probate

The Nevis Limited Liability Company(Amendment) Ordinance (NLLCAO), 2015 (the "New Ordinance") strengthens and clarifies the prior Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance (NLLCO) of 1995 ("Prior Ordinance"). Among the improvements made by the New Ordinance are the addition of (1) fraudulent transfer provisions governing assets contributed to a Nevis LLC, (2) language prohibiting enforcement of foreign judgments against member equity, and (3) enhanced limitations on creditor remedies. This article explores several significant aspects of the New Ordinance.