
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.
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 00:00
Gary releases the second edition of his book, "The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen." Gary welcomes the opportunity to visit your office to share the highlights of this informative book, if interested, just send us an email
The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen
Gary explains how both resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. The book expands on the tax traps and complexities exposing non-citizens and highlights a myriad of tax saving strategies. Foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs (and their financial and legal advisors) will gain insight into such topics as the implications of foreign investment and immigration to the U.S.
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Thursday, 16 April 2020 00:00
Gary shifts Asset Protection gears and takes you to the limits in his seminar "The Limits of Asset Protection" via Live National Webinar
The Limits of Asset Protection
In this seminar, we explain how and when the courts uphold or reject comprehensive planning. The effectiveness of protective structures usually hinges on such factors are the timing of transfers, existing claims, the intentions of the client and applicable law. Attendees will learn how best to implement planning under the circumstances presented.
Register for this (no cost) live seminar.
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Friday, 14 June 2019 00:00
Gary presents his seminar "Don't Do Asset Protection" Live from the Sorcerer's Apprentice Ballroom at the Disney Contemporary Resort
FICPA's Mega CPE Conference
June 12-15, 2019
Gary presents Don't Do "Asset Protection" Live from the Sorcerer's Apprentice Ballroom at the Disney World Contemporary Resort.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Click here for more information about the FICPA's Mega CPE Conference.
June 12-15, 2019
Gary presents Don't Do "Asset Protection" Live from the Sorcerer's Apprentice Ballroom at the Disney World Contemporary Resort.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Click here for more information about the FICPA's Mega CPE Conference.
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Monday, 20 May 2019 00:00
Gary heads to Miami where he was invited to attend the 2019 Miami M International Advisors Conference at the JW Marriott Marquis
2019 Miami M International Advisors Conference
May 20th to 22nd
Gary heads to Miami where he was invited to attend the 2019 M International Advisors Conference
at the:
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, Florida 33131
Click here for more information about the M International Advisors Conference.
May 20th to 22nd
Gary heads to Miami where he was invited to attend the 2019 M International Advisors Conference
at the:
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, Florida 33131
Click here for more information about the M International Advisors Conference.
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 00:00
Congratulations to Gary for being nominated to serve as Chairman of the ABA Asset Protection Committee; Gary will be in Boston attending the 31st Annual ABA RPTE National CLE Conference where he will accept the nomination
Gary heads to Boston to attend the 31st Annual ABA RPTE (Real Property, Trust & Estate) National CLE Conference where he will accept the nomination to serve as Chairman of the ABA Asset Protection Committee.
Click here for more information about the ABA RPTE National CLE Conference.
Click here for more information about the ABA RPTE National CLE Conference.
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Friday, 05 April 2019 00:00
Gary discusses domestic and international corporate transactions, asset protection, and a myriad of tax topics with Nevada attorneys at The Palazzo/Venetian Resort in Las Vegas
If you're in Las Vegas, let us know. Gary enjoys meeting with attorneys, CPAs, and other financial professionals to discuss complex corporate, tax, and international matters. Trade some war stories and have a couple drinks. Viva Las Vegas!
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Wednesday, 17 October 2018 00:00
Gary presents his seminar on "Latest Trends in Asset Protection: Domestic Asset Protection and Foreign Trusts" to Physicians and Medical Practice Groups in conjunction with Wells Fargo Advisors at Christner's Prime Steakhouse in Orlando
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Monday, 01 October 2018 00:00
Gary gets quoted on the first page of The Florida Bar News for his family's involvement in the community
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Thursday, 20 September 2018 00:00
Gary presents Live from the Martin Levin Advocacy Center at the University of Florida Levin College of Law on "Latest Trends in Asset Protection: Domestic Asset Protection and Foreign Trusts"
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Thursday, 16 November 2017 19:16
Partner Gary Forster and family on the FRONT PAGE of this month's Florida Bar News!
The relief effort "Orlando Cares-Help for Puerto Rico" held at the Orange County Convention Center helped box 4.4 Million Meals for shipment to Puerto Rico. Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz attorneys and their families volunteered their weekends to the cause.
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