
Gary A. Forster
Gary Forster is the managing partner and co-founder of ForsterBoughman. His practice includes domestic and international corporate law, asset protection, tax, and estate planning. Gary handles a wide variety of corporate and personal planning matters. Gary is the author of two books. In 2013, he wrote Asset Protection for Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Investors, a guide to asset protection strategies for clients and their financial advisors, now in its second edition. In 2020, he finished the second edition of The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen, which explains how resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. Gary writes and lectures nationally to state bar and CPA groups on the topics of asset protection, international tax and corporate law. He has also instructed classes at the University of Florida (Levin College of Law) and Rollins College (Crummer Graduate School of Business). Gary’s articles can be found in such publications as the Florida Bar Journal and the American Bar Association’s Probate and Property Magazine. Gary earned a B.A. from Tufts University, graduating cum laude with majors in Economics and Spanish Literature. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, graduating with honors. Gary continued his studies as a graduate fellow at the University of Florida College of Law, Masters of Taxation program, earning an LL.M. His education also includes studies at the University of Madrid, Oxford University and Leiden University in the Netherlands. Gary is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and speaks Spanish fluently.
Monday, 13 November 2023 13:46
Foreign Trusts: Income Tax and the Nonresident Noncitizen Grantor
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Friday, 20 October 2023 00:00
Gary explains how to best choose and implement the use of LLCs in protective structuring in his seminar, "Structuring and Funding the LLC: Advanced Asset Protection Strategies" for the National Business Institute.
Structuring and Funding the LLC: Advanced Asset Protection Strategies
In this seminar, we explore advanced asset protection strategies, including the protective aspects of LLCs and how to best combine the LLC with domestic and offshore asset protection trusts. We cover legal cases, domestic vs. foreign options, and the keys to effectiveness. This seminar is ideal for financial and legal professionals.
Friday, October 20th @ 11 AM ET
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Monday, 25 September 2023 00:00
Gary explores partnership tax considerations for family structures, asset protection, jurisdiction choices, and trust strategies in his seminar, "Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning Program" for the National Business Institute.
Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning Program
In this seminar, we explore a wide range of topics raised by the family investment structure. Included in the discussion will be estate and gift tax strategies, distribution and basis issues and how to best protect partnership assets for generations. Attendees will gain insight into selecting the right jurisdiction and how to blend partnership and trust strategies (foreign and domestic). Discussion includes nuances like partnership tax classification and "S" status for family businesses.
Monday, September 25th @ 2 PM ET
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Wednesday, 23 August 2023 00:00
Foreign Trusts: Income Tax and the U.S. Grantor
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Monday, 28 August 2023 00:00
Gary meets with New York City CPAs to discuss the latest developments and trends in tax law for "Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs" at The New Yorker Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs
Tax & Tonic is a discussion group intended to inform CPAs of pertinent tax law changes and issues, with a focus on international, corporate and estate tax matters.
Monday, August 28th @ 5 PM ET
The New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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Wednesday, 12 July 2023 00:00
Gary discusses asset protection trusts and LLCs, exploring domestic and offshore options, advantages, disadvantages, and tax strategies in his seminar, "Global and Domestic Asset Protection Options: A Worldwide Comparison" via Live National Webinar.
Global and Domestic Asset Protection Options: A Worldwide Comparison
In this seminar, we present an overview of asset protection trusts and LLCs, offered domestically and offshore. Discussion will include advantages of foreign statutes and case law over similar domestic asset protection tools (and vice versa). Tax strategies will also be discussed.
Wednesday, July 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, July 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, 08 June 2023 16:41
The Inheritance Tax under IRC §2801
Article Written for: TaxStringer, the NYSSCPA's (New York Society of Certified Public Accountants)
The Heart Act added a new federal Inheritance Tax on certain lifetime and testamentary dispositions to U.S. recipients, made by a “covered expatriate.” This is the second article in our two-part series on the expatriation tax.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2023 00:00
Gary meets with Atlanta area CPAs to discuss the latest developments and trends in tax law for "Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs" at Café Intermezzo in Midtown Atlanta.
Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs
Tax & Tonic is a discussion group intended to inform CPAs of pertinent tax law changes and issues, with a focus on international corporate and estate tax matters.
Wednesday, May 24th @ 5 PM ET
Café Intermezzo
1065 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs)
In this seminar, we discuss trusts designed to protect assets from creditors while allowing individuals to maintain some level of control over trust asset. We explain the various types of trusts, and the differences between them. We discuss the increasing popularity of DAPTs and provide an overview of the factors to consider when forming one. Lastly, we provide examples of notable cases related to DAPTs, and compare DAPTs with Foreign Asset Protection Trusts.
Friday, May 19th @ 2:45 PM ET
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Thursday, 23 March 2023 19:02
Gary discusses strategic structuring and protective planning for high-net-worth individuals, in his seminar "International Tax Planning and Structuring for High-Net-Worth Individuals" via Live National Webinar
International Tax Planning and Structuring for High-Net-Worth Individuals
In this seminar, we provide an overview of international tax and protective planning for high-net-worth individuals, including strategies for properly structuring and avoiding the expatriation tax and minimizing estate and gift tax obligations. Attendees will also learn about tax-efficient asset transfer strategies and offshore investment considerations.
Thursday, March 23th @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, March 23th @ 12 Noon ET
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Orlando (Maitland), Florida 32751
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